Protector

Chapter 1- Lazarus Rising

September 18, 2008

Hell is a blasphemous place... Obviously. That's all I could think about as I flew through the air. Earth, really seemed so blissfully amazing. Earth was as close to heaven as I would get. I travelled and travelled looking for some poor soul. Found.

Her screams were heart breaking. The knife dug into her side again and again and blood oozed from each wound made. Why could no one hear her? I looked around and saw so many neon lights. Music was blasting from each building on the street. No one would hear her. I would have saved her, but I needed my vessel. If I didn't see Cas soon, I would most likely be sent back to hell.

The man stabbing this girl grabbed her wallet and ran away. I heard her heart beat trickle to nothing before I entered her body. I looked down at my new vessel and gasped. I could not see anyone in all this blood or in these very revealing clothes. I healed each wound before going to clean myself.

The girl's apartment wasn't far from lower Broadway Nashville. I poofed in. I wasn't surprised to see the place in a complete mess. If she looked like one, so would her house. I fought the urge to clean up and took a shower instead. This girl was a pig. I finished and wrapped a towel around my new body. It was then that I finally got a good look at myself. I was beautiful. I had long silky brown hair, tan skin, and bright blue eyes. I was glad about the eyes. They looked like Cas's.

I quickly dried myself, knowing that I was wasting time. The girl had many revealing clothes. But I eventually found a box labeled "mom". Inside were dresses that would cover my body better. I also found some cotton skirts and pretty button-ups. I pulled out a green cotton dresses with tiny roses on it. I got dressed making sure not to forget underwear. Suddenly, being a human didn't seem so great. It was too much work. I stuffed the rest of the clothes in a bag and threw in some ballet flats. I put a black pair on.

I fixed my hair into a half ponytail before leaving the girl's apartment with the bag over my shoulder. I, then, poofed myself to where I felt Castiel's pull. It was about 3am, but I knew he'd be there.

I appeared in a place I can only describe with one word: trees. I was in a wood. How was I supposed to find Castiel in this? I closed my eyes and whispered, "Cas?"

I felt a cold shiver up my spine. I turned around and sure enough, there was a beautiful beaming angel. I smiled and ran up to him. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he lifted me off the ground.

"I've missed you!" I squealed.

"I missed you to, B!" Cas said.

Cas released me back on the ground.

"So what's up?" I started, "By the way, thanks for the advice a few thousand years in hell isn't fun. I'm glad to be out."

Cas looked at me and I swear I saw a bit of guilt flash by his eyes. Or was it pain?

"I'm sorry, Bernadette." Cas shook his head. I did too

"It was my decision. But come on what's down here that's worth leaving heaven for?" I asked

Cas looked out to an open field, "I have a mission for you. It will keep you out of hell and two very important boys safe."

I looked where Cas was looking and saw a gravestone. A small one, but one nonetheless. I wondered who it was, but I didn't have too much time to think about it. Time was running out and Cas was on a mission as well.

"What do I have to do?" I asked him, looking into his blue eyes.

He sighed, "This boy will stop the apocalypse. As you know, the first seal has been broken."

I rolled my eyes, "It's all they talk about down there."

Castiel nodded, "I'll be able to protect him for some time. But you will have to pick up where I left off."

"Left off?" I asked, my voice cracking on the last syllable.

Cas looked down, "It's inevitable, Bernadette."

Trying not to get emotional I nodded.

"You must stay here. In time, your paths will cross with this man. You will then follow him for three weeks. At the end of those three weeks, they will discover you. You must tell them the truth." Cas finished.

"Who's them?" I asked.

Cas pointed to the grave, "Him and his brother, Sam. You must protect them. This man, Dean, may want to give up hunting, but you must make him continue. You'll have to leave them eventually, but if you don't protect them, they will die and we will no longer have anyone to save us. Do you understand?"

I nodded, "I understand."

"Do you accept this mission?" Cas asked me.

I nodded again, "Absolutely. But how will I know who he is?"

Cas replied, "Stand back and watch."

Something set in for me, "Wait! You want me to stay here? In Pontiac, Michigan? I get out of Hell and come here? Are you nuts?"

Castiel smiled, amused, "Sorry, hun."

I rolled my eyes, "Fine. But, Cas? Promise me you'll say goodbye."

Cas nodded, "I will. In due time."

"Castiel…that's not Dean Winchester is it?" I asked, hoping it wasn't.

Castiel nodded, "God needs him."

I nodded, "I have to protect him?"

Castiel understood, "I'm sorry Bernadette."

I sighed, "It's okay."

Castiel hugged me once more before disappearing. I stood by a tree, but made sure not to touch it. It was obvious what would happen to it. I waited. I waited for my best friend to bring back God's prophet. I waited. And waited. And waited.

Finally, nearly twelve hours later, a huge sonic explosion blew every tree to the ground. Every tree was uprooted and laying on its side. I wasn't affected of course, but I felt for the wildlife. I looked out at the grave and saw a hand fly out of the ground. Then another was added. A man's head popped out of the ground gasping for air. I looked at him before deciding I'd gotten a good look at him. Before he could see me, I disappeared.

Dean Winchester. I thought I'd never have to see his face again.

A/N Hey! First Chapter Woo-Hoo! So Yeah... Hope you like. Review please :)