Hi everyone who reads this. I just wanted to write a bit about myself and Supernatural first before getting to the story.

So the show is now in its 9th season as you know and up until a few months ago, I didn't even care that it existed. My sister would talk about it all the time, telling me what a great show it was and how much she loved the brothers. But I figured as I'd already missed so much of the show, it would be too difficult to try and catch up.

Then this past summer, I was out shopping one day and I saw the season 4 dvd on sale super cheap. Since my sister wouldn't stop talking about it, I figured I'd buy the dvd and see what all the fuss was about. I work full time in Accounting and the stress of work sometimes leaks over even after I go home so finding free time to watch a full season was difficult. It took another couple weeks before I finally found the time, sat down with my laptop and pressed play. The first episode was Lazarus Rising and the first scene was Dean being resurrected and digging his way out of his grave. After the intro logo, I pressed pause, went back to the beginning and watched the scene again. It literally took all of two minutes and I was hooked. I watched a few more minutes and saw Dean and Bobby's reunion before stopping altogether. It didn't feel right. I needed to watch this from the beginning.

Long story short, I bought every other season and as hard as it was with a full time job and other responsibilities, I got through the entire series before season 9 started and I loved it! I loved every episode, every character and every story. Were some seasons (2, 4 and 5) better than others (7 and 8)? Of course but that's only natural when you have a show that's been on air for so long.

Without a doubt, Dean's my favourite character. The weight of responsibility that has been on his shoulders since he was a little boy is so tragic but makes for great storytelling. He's literally been to Heaven, Hell and Purgatory and somehow he's still standing. Do I feel that sometimes the storylines are in favour of Sam over Dean? Sadly, yes, but I love Sam too so I guess in the end it's okay. I also love Castiel. None of these characters are perfect and have all made many mistakes but they'd die for each other in an instant and a love that runs so deep, whether family or friendship, is not something you see every day.

I decided to write my version of what happens during season 9 during and after the last episode. Please note that I am a fan of Dean & Castiel and although it may never happen on the show, I feel the profound bond (sorry, I couldn't resist) that they share has been beautifully written so far. They've had ups and downs but like Sam, Castiel is now a part of Dean's family. But this story is not just a Destiel fic; it's a story about Dean, Sam & Cas.

Please also note that if some of the mythology has been changed from what was written on the show, it's just my thoughts going on paper and me not fully remembering all the details. In this story, after the Angels fell from Heaven, Cas remained an Angel. He still has his grace but it's slowly leaving him bit by bit. He can still fly and do certain things, but he can no longer heal and he's slowly becoming human day by day. Also, Dean never told Cas to leave the bunker.

This story takes place during episode 9x09 (some spoilers for those who have not watched it yet).

I hope you enjoy. Please be nice :)