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The Beginning of the End

Part One

The Beginning

It's cold in the cemetery, despite the bright sunlight. Sam shoves his hands in his pockets and wanders towards the grave, crouching beside it to re-read the inscription.

R.I.P
Dean Winchester
January 24, 1979 – May 14, 2010
Loved son and brother

Sam straightens at the sound of footsteps behind him. He knows who it is before he turns around; it could only be one person.

"What are you doing here, Castiel?" His voice is tired. Sam really can't be bothered with Castiel right now. In fact, he never wants to talk to the angel again. He's done with that part of his life. "It's over."

Castiel's gaze is fixed on the headstone in front of him. He holds the bundle in his arms carefully, protectively, but his attention is elsewhere. Sam avoids looking at his arms, and what he knows Castiel is holding there.

"It's never over, Sam. It's only just beginning." Castiel replies.

"It's over for me! I don't want this life anymore. I've lost everything as it is. I'm going to start a new life where I never have to think about demons, or angels, or hunting ever again." Sam says heatedly. He strides away quickly, leaving Castiel still staring at the stone.

Slowly Castiel shifts his gaze from Dean's grave to the baby girl in his arms. She's sleeping soundly, black hair covering her forehead and soft eyelids closed over green eyes. With a wave of his hand, Castiel changes the words on the headstone.

R.I.P
Dean Winchester
January 24, 1979 – May 14, 2010
Loved son, brother, and father

Castiel presses a soft kiss to the baby's head and looks at her carefully. "You are destined for greatness, child. Your parents gave their lives for this world, and both Anna and Dean will have a daughter to be proud of. I promise to protect you for them."