Authors Note: NOTHING belongs to me. Supernatural characters belong to their writers and creators. Other characters are from different things. If you recognize them great but you don't have to recognize them to enjoy the story. Destiel implied. This is my first published work. Reviews are appreciated. I hope you enjoy.

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Chapter 1

They pulled into the hotel around 3:00pm. Plenty of time to change and see the sheriff.

As Dean straightened his tie he looked at his suit. It's starting to show the miles it's traveled. He used to hate this thing. It's still not his favorite but it has helped with companionship on some nights. Maybe he'll get a new one someday he thought.

He heard a familiar ruffle of wings behind him and smiled. He loved that sound. And he loved what that sound meant. Even if he wouldn't admit it out loud.

He turned to see Castiel who looked a little worse for wear.

When the darkness was set free heaven and hell united. They didn't have a choice really. Considering it took God to lock her away in the beginning. And the darkness does not discriminate. Human, Angel, Demon, it will eat them all. So the good and bad decided to try and put aside their differences and unite against a common enemy. Unfortunately, not all monsters have joined the team.

"Hey Cas." Dean said with a smile.

"Hi Cas. How's the fight going?" Sam asked.

Cas sat down on one of the beds looking very tired.

"Which one? The one against the darkness or the one between a lot of the angels and demons?"

"I thought they agreed they had to work together for this?" Sam asked.

Cas sighed. "Yes they did. Unfortunately, they cannot agree on how to work together."

He put his head in his hands.

"I've been playing mediator between Hannah and Crowley for what seems like years. I needed a break so I thought I would check in with you guys."

Dean looked sympathetically at the man in front of him. Maybe he could give him something else to think about.

"Well apparently we're hunting for something that eats mussel and flesh but the only organ it takes is the heart. So, there's that!"

Sam rolled his eyes at his brother.

Castiel tilted his head in confusion. "That is odd."

"Yea, sound like anything you've heard of?" Dean asked.

Castiel shook his head. "No, nothing I can recall. Do you guys want some help with this one?"

Dean started to speak but Sam jumped in.

"No Cas, it's ok we got this. I know you needed a break but you've got to find a way to get them to work together. Dean and I would help but the majority of them don't like us. On both sides. But I promise that we will call if we need any help."

"You're right Sam. Your presence would not be helpful."

Dean spoke up. "Just do what you can Cas and anytime you need a break come check on us ok?"

"I will." He smiled at Dean. "And, thank you."

And in a blink, he was gone.

Sam looked at his brother knowing what he would see. Dean didn't like Sam sending Cas away. He won't say it out loud, but a look says a lot. And Sam did feel guilty. Cas wouldn't be going through this if it wasn't for them. But Sam also knew that Cas couldn't be too distracted from his cause and Dean would definitely be a distraction. Whether he would admit it or not.