A/N: Co-written with the lovely smp06185 who I couldn't have done this without .. all her massive gaming knowledge and the fun is just beginning, hopefully we will have some treats for you guys down the line but .. 3 mauh enjoy this!

"Fine I'll play the damn game if it will get you to shut up!"

Dean liked Gabe, Hell on a really good day he'd even admit he kinda loved him, like a brother at least. However, they were only three days into the excruciatingly long required bedrest of his best friend, and he was begging for anything to get the man to leave him alone. Gabriel had fractured a bone in his leg, in a stupid play wrestling match between them. Dean felt guilty even though they both knew it was a freak accident, but that didn't mean Gabe made it easy for him. Nothing but incessant whining and exclamations of boredom. It was like living with a four year old… except four year olds didn't make sex jokes and eat nearly as much candy.

Dean had even went out and bought a new game hoping that would satisfy him, but instead it only led to the midget conning him into using what little free time he had to play along. He clicked the arrow that lead to a large scrolling box with a lot of different stuff anything and everything. Mermaids, Dragons, Angels, Demons, even some stuff he'd never heard of before.

"Okay, now you pick your race and what kind of character you wanna be." Gabe leaned over his shoulder watching every single click.

"Dude get off of me." Dean shoved at the shorter man's side hoping to get a little bit of distance.. the guy was practically breathing on his neck.

"You've got to be kidding me.. HUMAN HUNTER! That's like the lamest thing you can be." the shorter man whined loudly into his ear.

"Dude I said I'd play now back the fuck off, I'm doing it my way."

Finally Gabriel left him alone.. that should have been the first clue something bad was about to happen. Dean worked his way through the rest of the options and customized his character, and short of a few minor details he had to admit.. the dude kinda looked like him. Of course it was impossible to capture all his handsomeness in a six inch multi-dimensional avatar, but he got pretty close.

D_structive_Win:Joined the game.

He was surrounded by trees, his steps quiet and unwavering as he moved through the wooded area. The scenery was only barely changing he had to watch for the minute differences to make sure he wasn't going in circles. It took a few wrong turns and more than a few minutes but eventually he was standing in front of a small wooden platform. It was just one step up to get inside but he waited trying to anticipate what would happen.

The hunter wasn't familiar in the new world but he proceeded with caution as if danger were lurking on every corner. Unable to find a logical reason to not sate his curiosity, he stepped up and onto the platform. In the four corners were large wooden beams he hadn't noticed before, his body circled around taking in the new adjustments only to see an opaque barrier shining back at him.

"Fuck!" He was trapped inside.

With no other options, he moved closer toward the middle of what could now be a boxing ring or perhaps a cage of some sort. When he stepped into the center circle a creature popped up. If he had to describe it he'd have said it looked like a giant mother fuckin spider, but instead he grabbed at the only weapon he had which was a long serrated knife to which he immediately put to use and chopped off some legs. Which apparently pissed it off pretty badly because it reached out with some sort of arm things that weren't legs and jerked him around like a rag doll.

There was a loud sound in the distance, perhaps a crash of some sort.. it was enough to distract the thing long enough for him to chop the arm-like-thing off and get himself loose from it's grasp. Eventually he figured that he wouldn't get out until he killed it, so he took his machete and waited for the most advantageous and precise moment to strike. He lunged forward and with one swift motion the creature's head rolled across the ground.

There was a flash of light and immediately he felt restored, his body no longer tired or weakened at all. For a moment he felt like he may have died somehow, but when he checked his pack he found 5 gold coins in a bag and some green herbs. Finally he moved himself out of the ring and toward the sound that he'd heard during the fight… he was totally getting the hang of this monster fighting crap.

"YES!" I just kicked some giant spider ass!" Dean said throwing his hands up in the air in a swift movement.

"Dude it was just an Arachne' they are like the pissants of the game.. I could literally step on one." Gabriel teased.

"Screw you Gabe, I'm awesome." He said quickly not letting his friend's negativity sway his victorious mood.

"I'm getting hungry dude, wanna order Pizza?" Gabe said just about the time Dean heard a loud rumble from his direction.

"Naw it's Thursday, and that means Burger Night man! I'll get started. Dean pushed himself off the couch and made his way into the kitchen. Once the meat patties were grilling on the stove he put together a small fruit bowl and sprinkled a bit of chocolate syrup over it and took it back out to the living room. Dean learned early that Gabe would eat anything if it was covered in chocolate, no seriously...ANYTHING.

Once that was served he popped the frozen french fries from the bag and covered them generously with olive oil and seasoning. After they went in the oven and he flipped the burgers over, he added the soft buns on the grill-top part of their stove and began to toast them. He chopped the ingredients like it was second nature until he heard their door snap closed.

"Sammy in here!" He called out to his little brother who'd apparently gotten there a little later than his normal Thursday schedule required.

"So get this.. my stupid professor is literally trying to kill me! I mean it.. I swear he just assigned a 8000 word paper on "Human Rights and Their Recent Demise Under Anti-Terrorism Legislation. He claims it will give us ideas about our dissertation but I think he's just doing it to fuck with us. I'll probably have to eat in my room.. sorry man."

He didn't have to turn around to know that Sam had that priceless I feel like shit about abandoning you with the sprite elf of doom look on his face. He didn't mind really, he'd always preferred that Sam spend his time studying and bettering himself anyway.

"Don't worry about it Sammy, I'll just eat your slice of pie tomorrow."

"Deal!"

After the food was done his brother did exactly as he'd figured and carted it off to the small bedroom in the back. Dean took his and Gabriel's plates out and sat them on the coffee table after he'd grabbed a couple bottles from the fridge. Thursday's were his favorite night of the week because after John had a heart attack at such an early age, Sam pestered him until he agreed to only one burger night and two pie nights a week, he wouldn't have went any lower than that.

"Alright eat up man, it doesn't get any better than this." He informed Gabriel before he took the first juicy bite. His eyes fluttered shut involuntarily and he'd have sworn it was almost as good as sex, well some sex at least, and Dean had some creative and somewhat risque adventures in and out of the bedroom in his life. After he'd taken his time and finished his plate he cleaned up their tiny mess and took the seat behind his best friend once again.

D_structive_Win:Joined the game

It was dark out now he moved toward what must have been a street lamp in the distance, his vision blurry at best. He followed what he could see until a small sign that said Welcome To: The Mystery Spot. He pushed past it and a shot rang out immediately, he couldn't hear anything but he felt the life draining out of him, he reached for the herbs in his pack but knew it would be too late as he watched the loud semi barreling toward him.

"Well Fuck!" He was dead.

His body revitalized quickly and he moved forward hoping to get away from whatever it was that had found him. He found a small motel and tried to hide in it for safety until he could be sure that he waited out his attacker. He eased himself down on the bed and hoped maybe it would help him sustain his strength longer, even though he knew that was impossible. He closed his eyes and when he reopened them the desk from the corner was floating over his head and in a cartoonish way it instantly dropped on him causing the bars of his life energy to empty out yet again.

"What the hell is happening to me?" he thought.

He stepped out of the hotel assuming his location was obviously compromised, his steps treading softly around the corner. The lights streaming around him were just barely bright enough for him to see something lurking in the distance. Normally he'd back away but whatever was killing him wasn't being shy about it so he figured the best way to approach it was head-on.

He moved closer quickly striding up the street with an air of confidence he'd lacked just a moment earlier. He stepped forward into a square he hadn't seen and it clicked, at first he thought it was some sort of landmine or something but instead there was a wolf growling beside him. It's fur almost entirely blonde colored with only the lightest trail of brown against it's back. It's teeth showing wasn't enough to scare him off but he moved quicker than he had in a long time to make sure the long blade was taken from his side and steady in his hand.

The creature lunged towards him…..

Castiel rode his bike slowly through the neighborhood...the soundtrack to Skyrim playing into the ear pieces hooked in his ears. There were times when only his video game soundtracks could make him smile. Work had been horrible...a woman who couldn't find a book (that had been out of print for YEARS) yelled at him for a good solid 10 minutes. His boss Naomi had finally come over and told the woman to leave...then had him sit in the break room to calm down.

He loved his job...but he really hated dealing with people in real life. Books, games, movies...he loved people from there. Especially the uncommon heroes….

And if the characters ever made him upset? He could just throw it to the side until he felt better. Real people didn't do that...they just kept pushing and pushing. The only person other than his brother that he could remotely connect with was Charlie. A complete nerd and gamer like himself….she was the one who actually got him hooked. Freed him from his shell as she liked to say. They had met at the bookstore and she was buying an arm load of comic books. Thankfully, he made the comment of never reading them before. Six years, 100's of hours spent on games and learning everything about this world and 5 conventions later….they were still best friends and inseparable.

Castiel shook his head and focused on his music as he pulled up to his two story house that he shared with his older brother Luc. One of the only family members he had left that...well...that could actually put up with his anti socialites. He lead the bike up the drive and past the gate on the right side of the house. After making sure both gate and bike were locked up, he trekked through the back yard towards the door.

Luc was home and was dancing around the kitchen to music he couldn't hear. It made him grin and he watched for a minute before coming inside. Luc spun around and threw him a wave and smile.

"Hey Cassie-O...how was work?" Luc asked over the loud rock music. Cas shrugged, throwing his worn messenger bag onto the counter. Without even having to ask, Luc handed him a glass soda bottle. Luc always thought aluminum made the drinks taste weird...so if it came in glass, they would get it. Cas never minded...but he did have to admit...Mountain Dew in a glass bottle...was heaven.

"Did you want some dinner before you disappear into your dungeon?" Luc asked with a soft smile. Cas bit down on his lip and nodded, he was pretty damn hungry. He bustled around the kitchen helping where his brother would let him.

He froze when the front door opened and Luc's very strange (but oddly kind to Cas) girlfriend of 4 years walked in. She worked at the bar that Luc owned and she was...a very tough person. She took no crap from anyone and was very loyal to the Novak brothers...she even stood up for Cas on several occasions.

"hey boys…mmm smells good in here. Hey Clarence, got ya something," she grinned handing him a slim package. His mouth dropped open as he ripped it open with excited fingers.

"You...you got it for me?" he asked quietly. She snickered, reaching up to ruffle his already unruly hair.

"Of course...you're easy to spoil...him on the other hand," Meg laughed rolling her eyes as she pointed to a smirking Luc. Cas practically attacked her in a hug, making everyone in the room chuckle. He snatched up the plate Luc was offering and tore through the house towards the basement.

"You're so good to him Meg….thank you," he heard Luc whisper and he blushed. Luc loved Meg...and had once told him that if she hadn't been so accepting of Cas...he would have dumped her. it made his affection for both of them soar...but also made him wonder why? It wasn't like he was that special….or really worth the trouble.

With the box under his arm, he locked the basement door and turned on the light before hurrying down the stairs. He almost tripped a few times...but that was something he always did.

Playing his game brought him peace...and it was the only place he could truly feel like himself.

And Meg had just bought him the new expansion for it. His tummy gave an excited twist and hurried over to his computer. The basement worked more or less like a very small apartment...a bathroom, little eating area and a separate room for his bedroom. Each of those rooms were extremely bare in comparison to his "dungeon" as Luc called it.

Every ounce of his money that didn't go to his share of the rent...was splurged on his computer and anything "nerd" related. His computer was massive and could handle all the games he loved. His computer chair was insanely comfortable….he'd fallen asleep in it several times. He had two 40' inch monitors...one to focus on the game and the other to live chat with other players.

Though he wasn't the most social or popular in real life...in game...everyone knew him and new players were often turned his way for help. Some of the moderators even asked him for ideas. One of which was in the last expansion pack….it was how he was able to afford his new monitors and tickets to a convention coming up.

He booted up and allowed the cd to start installing as he got a quick shower and settled down cross legged in his chair, scarfing down his food quickly. he reached into the mini fridge to the right of his desk to snag out two bottles of Mountain Dew...it was gonna be a long night.

The familiar background to the game popped up and Cas felt a gentle hum go through his body...and he smiled for the first time that day.

His character was massive and beautiful...and thanks to his idea and the Moderators agreeing to it...his huge black wings actually moved with him when he spun his character around in the editing screen. Everything his character was...was everything he wanted to be in real life.

Strong, sexy….revered. He had alabaster skin that glowed against the black leather straps that crossed over his chest. Skin tight leather pants that were just a little too long and his feet were bare. His hair matched the same darkness as his wings and was long, almost to his shoulders. His battle sword hung at his hip and many made the mistake thinking it was simple and weak. he killed many Leviathan's with it. And Leviathans were near the top of the food chain.

He was a healer...a teacher...but mostly….a skilled fighter that could take down a small army.

Cas stared at his character for a good long time before going though the new character stuff from the new expansion...there was none that he really liked for his own character but there was really cool stuff for the hunters. Including a thigh holster….now that would be hot.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel: Joined the game.

Cas glanced around his tree house of a home and made some changes here and there. His potions were well stocked along with his herbs and any other minerals he would need to craft his next project.

After stocking up on anything he would need for today's travels he exited the house, landing on his feet at the base of the huge willow tree that supported the home. His pet, a baby dragon slithered out of a hole from near the tree and Cas decided to take him with this time. He had just recently gotten the egg as a reward for taking down a Gollum destroying a nearby city. Yesterday, the baby finally hatched.

It made him excited to finally see if Dragons were worth the trouble. He followed along the overgrown path that led into the main city. He always checked there first...a lot of new people were joining and even though he was a seasoned player...it always upset him that no one seemed to help, that and he liked the attention. He got there quick enough and wandered around. Talked with several of the vendors and bought a few things that he really didn't need. He got several invites from other players to join later and he agreed, deciding it was time to leave the city.

There was a new area to be explored and he wasn't going to be left in the dark anymore. He called the baby dragon to his side and together they made their way to the outskirts. It was getting dark and Cas created a Fire Atronach to travel along side them. His baby dragon looked up at it enviously and tried to make fire of its only but only coughed out a puff of smoke.

Cas couldn't help but laugh, throwing down a scrap of meat as praise.

They were coming up to a deserted motel where players could rest without interference from outside creatures. Cas was about to keep walking when he noticed someone coming out of one… he grabbed up his seeing stone and peered at the player…

A Human Hunter? Though they were common...this one looked different from the others. It was like he was basking in the human factor where others just ultimately tried to make their characters into something else.

It was redundant and a waste of time in Cas's opinion. But someone who actually kept his character human? That...that was cool. he watched from a distance….debating whether or not to introduce himself when he heard a thunderous growl. That...wasn't normal. He looked into his stone again and caught the site of a huge wolf crowding the hunter menacingly...trying to back him up against the wall of the motel. Cas knew this area...and there weren't wolves here.

That was no NPC...that was a player disguised as a wolf. Only one race could do that...and Cas couldn't stand them. He threw a spell out just as the wolf reared back to lunge. A ball of electricity hit it in the side, throwing it several feet away from the hunter. Cas teleported to stand between the hunter and wolf, sending his Atronach to create a ring of fire around the beast.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: We meet again Trickster

Cas typed into the chat box and waited with a grim face. He knew this guy...he had even complained about him to several of the mods. He glanced over at the hunter and made his character give him a slight bow of the head.

D_structive_Win Says: Thank you..

D_structive_Win Says: Wait did you say Trickster? DAMNIT GABE!

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: You are welcome...and yes Trickster...he's been a nuisance around here.

Trix_Or_Treat Says: Aww man you should have seen that, it was hilarious from the outside I promise!

D_structive_Win Says: Killing me over and over again is not how to convince me to keep playing with you, dickbag!

D_structive_Win Says: Thank you, I owe you a lot man.. it's just my friend Gabriel messing with me because I just started playing this game.

The Angel turns towards Gabe, another ball of magic bouncing in his hand, his Atronauch still moving around the trickster slowly.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Again you're welcome...it's not the first time I have run into him. Probably won't be the last either...would you like me to banish him back to a start point?

D_structive_Win Says: Holy shit… Can you do that?

Trix_Or_Treat Says: Dean… Don't you dare say yes!

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Of course I can...it's one of my specialties…

D_structive_Win Says: YES! DO IT!

Trix_Or_Treat Says: Son of A BITCH!

The Angel pushed his hands together and a bright ball of light began to glow between his fingers. It was brighter than any of the so called street lamps lighting the way and he was instantly in awe. Dean watched as the wolf transformed before his very eyes into a human-type creature which he assumed was the so called Trickster… to be honest it even kind of looked like him.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: If I catch you tormenting another player 'Gabriel' I'll have them ban you...AGAIN.

Dean stared as Castiel threw the ball straight at his friend and Gabe's avatar disappeared with a loud pop. The ring of fire instantly disappearing, and the large glowing creature glided back to his side.

D_structive_Win Says: Oh man that was friggin awesome! You gotta teach me that sometime.. I'm sure I've got other stuff I gotta do first but .. WOW!

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: That little spell is only for us Angels...especially those of us who specialize in healing. I would be honored to help with anything you may need.

D_structive_Win Says: Just my luck, that awesome spell being restricted to Angels… but hey at least it's on the side of the good guys right? .. I mean if there is such a thing in here. Wow thanks.. yeah I could use a ton of help.. I literally just started playing a couple hours ago and most of that was spent making dinner..

D_structive_Win Says: I did manage to kill a Arachne all on my own though...Gabe said it was easy .. But still I kinda think it was cool that I did it on my own.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Don't let that...I'm sorry I have nothing kind to say towards that player….anyway. Don't let him deter you friend...we all had to start at the very bottom. And I'll let you in on a little secret...the Arachne's aren't beginner monsters. However you stumbled upon one so early is kind of strange.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Did you get loot when you killed it?

D_structive_Win Says: Ha, yeah Gabe's kinda like that.. not so bad IRL .. well okay he kinda is but usually it's just for fun.. he'd never really bother me too bad.

D_structive_Win Says: I kinda got dropped in the forest, when I stepped on a platform, this magical barrier trapped me… until I killed the spider thing .. and then Gabe started killing me. Oh loot.. I guess I got some green herbs and 5 gold coins.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Wait...you didn't spawn in the city? Oooooh dear...that's a problem. And you only received herbs and a few coins for that kill? Hmmm...I'll have to speak to a moderator about that….

D_structive_Win Says: Nah, It wasn't a big deal.. I'm just a little lost at what to do now.. I mean I'm back to full health after dying like 4-5 times or something.. but now what? If you're … uh not busy?

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: I'll still have to bring it up to someone because that is a glitch. You should have woken up in the city where you can meet others… and find quests to start you off on your travels. But, I'm glad it happened this way.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: And I'm not busy. What would you like to do? Kill more beasts to gain experience...learn crafting skills? Or I could take you back to the city?

D_structive_Win Says: Awesome.. and I don't really know .. all of that sounds good.. but .. well I mean.. aren't we in the city?

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Mmm, not really. The city is basically where everyone is...and meets. We're not far from there though.

D_structive_Win Says: Yeah, sounds good I'll uh.. I guess I'll just follow you.. OMG Man is that a baby DRAGON?

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Yes...I haven't named it yet though...just barely hatched yesterday...giving it a test run, never had one as a companion. Would you like to name him?

D_structive_Win Says: Fuck yes! Name it Zepplin .. you can call it Zepp if you want .. I don't care but Zepplin! It's KickAss man! A friggin Dragon!

Dean moved forward his steps calculated and cautious but he wanted to get a better look at the small creature. It was mostly black, but with the torchy person standing next to it, he could easily see the bright red tint on the dragon's scales. He was still pretty far away but he kept tilting his head hoping somehow it provided him a better vantage point.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: I like that…type this in your command box #Zepplin to D_structive_Win and he should actually walk to you.

D_structive_Win Says: Btw, you can call me Dean.. and wow.. really? I guess… I'll give it a whirl.

Dean clicked on the small box over his head and typed the words carefully #Zepplin to D_structive_Win

The small black creature straightened and pulled his head up before carefully stepping toward him. He couldn't believe how amazing Zepp looked. His red scales began to glow just a little as he came closer. Once he reached his destination the impressively built Angel walked closer to them as well.

*AngelOfThursday_Castiel Has Given D_structive_Win an Item*

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Try giving him that, his own experience level should increase as well as your's for interacting with him.

D_structive_Win Says: Aww man this is so cool! uh.. Do I just get the item from my pack and hand it to him or do I need a command?

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Open your pack and drag the treat into your empty hand, then click on Zepplin...you should get a menu with the option to feed him.

Dean reached into his pack and instantly there was a large steak type slab of meat in his palm and he immediately fed it to Zepplin. A bright light surrounded them both and they just as the Angel predicted they both leveled up.

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Very good Dean! He may become attached to you now. I'm Castiel by the way...not sure if I introduced myself yet.

D_structive_Win Says: Crap, my brother needs me... Cas do you have an email or skype or something? I'm pretty sure it comes in handy to have a friend who can deal with Gabe and owns a friggin dragon! I mean.. if that's cool or whatever

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: Cas? No one's ever called me that before… :O)

AngelOfThursday_Castiel Says: And yes...I do have skype. I'm on it almost all the time...even while playing. It's the same as my name here. Feel free to message me anytime.

D_structive_Win Says: Well I'm glad you like it :P I'll add you as soon as I can get back.. thanks for the help man.. I'll see you later.

D_structive_Win left the game.