AN: Hey everybody, this is probably my first fic in...forever! And damn I miss it. I've been in love with Supernatural for a while now and I have read my fair share in AU fics for the bug to bite me. On that note I hope you enjoy and forgive me for my lack talent for mystery writing. It's a careful science for formulate a good mystery and being the novice writer I am it's never going to perfect. ENJOY! :D

Ps: unbeta-ed, spelling and grammatical mistakes around every corner…beware!

Disclaimer: All things related to Supernatural and Sherlock Holmes are not my property.

Summary: Dean Winchester is one of the most arrogant, popular kids in school. Castiel Novak is one of the shiest and least popular kids. Who knew that the two could pair up and be your average Sherlock Holmes and John Watson?

The Lion's Mane Murder
Chapter1 – The Pep Rally

Pep rallies…Dean hated pep rallies. He hated how loud the band nerds were playing their dumb little songs in the corner of the gym. He hated how idiotic a three legged race could be. And he especially hated the geek who was currently running around dressed up as the school's mascot in an overgrown lion's costume. It took every ounce of will power he had to not lean back and shudder every time that…thing came prancing by his front row seat in the bleachers. There were only two things Dean Winchester – jock, captain and quarterback of the football team, and easily one of the hottest guys in the school – was scared of, flying in planes and people who dressed up as overgrown animals.

He was just starting to ponder how much trouble he would get in if he tackled and started to beat the shit out of the Lion next time it came even remotely close to him when a girl in a cheerleading uniform came running up.

"Dean, come on! It's time to line up!" Lisa Braeden said as she pulled him into a standing position and started to lead him around the outside of the gym to the other side. Lisa, who was possibility the hottest girl in the school – and wasn't a slut- just smiled and laughed when they had to walk by said Lion. She was probably the only person who could get away with such an act. If any of the guys on the team spoke up about his fear he would deck them in two seconds flat. Instead he scowled at Lisa, who rolled her eyes in return.

"It's not like it can really maul you or anything. I bet you could beat up whoever is in there anyway. Why are you so afraid of it?" She asked innocently enough, but Dean knew her long to hear the humor in her voice.

"It's got big freakish goggle eyes and that thing's just plain creepy. It's practically demonic," but she only laughed at him once more as they reached the far end of the gym where four other couples already stood, the "competition" as it may be put. Dean, being the all around popular jock, was one of the five nominated Homecoming Kings and Lisa was one of the nominated Queens. The two were nearly a shoe-in to win. Lisa was practically perfect in every way. She was smart, funny, and looked damn pretty, especially in her cheerleader's uniform. Dean was popular, athletic, good looking himself, and captain of the football team. The two were picture perfect wearing their football jersey and cheerleading unform.

"Ready to be named homecoming king big guy?" Lisa asked as she looped her arm around his, mirroring how the other couples stood as they lined up to walk out into center court.

"A bit confident are we? Not that I'm not confident, but you could be jinxing the whole thing," Dean said with a smile as he looked down at her. The first nominated couple was announced and walking into the center of the room waving to the crowd.

"Yeah right Dean. Everyone knows we already won." Dean only glanced down at her smirking as the next couple was introduced. Of course they were going to be king and queen. Not to be full of himself…alright, maybe he was but that was besides the point.

"I'm just saying, the moment someone decides that they know everything something always happens."

"Well, I'm just sure of it. Now come on; we're next."

And before Dean could get another word in their names were said over the microphone and the two started making their way to center court with the rest of the nominations. The crowd was possibly just a bit louder in their cheering with the two, but it couldn't be said for sure.

Dean waved to all of the students sitting in the bleachers who were clapping, cheering, and stomping their feet. Looking over at the freshman corner of the room Dean saw his brother, as tall and impending as he was for a 14 year old, waving madly at him and yelling something. He'd have to ask what the heck he was saying later because at the moment crowd started to settle down and an anxious silence fell in the gym.

"And now for the moment we've all been waiting for! Are you ready for this year's Homecoming King and Queen!" Jo Harvelle had a way of bringing out the best of the school as the crowd erupted into noise once again and quickly silenced itself at her hand raised command.

"Alright, this year, Lawrence Highschool's King and Queen are- drum roll please!" Of in the corner of band nerds a snare started the classic roll and Jo waited for another five seconds before she signaled for silence once more. Her mouth opened ready to give the names and-

An ear shattering scream echoed from down the hall. Outside the gym in the schools endless maze of lockers and classrooms it rebounded. If it wasn't for the silence that had fallen moment before no one would have heard it. Heads snapped towards the doors and murmurs and whispers started amongst the students. A few teachers had even stood up and were making their way to the doors to see what the commotion outside was about, when suddenly a student burst through them.

Tears stained the girl's cheeks and her mouth opened and closed like she wasn't sure how to talk. The teachers who had stood were instantly at her side trying to get her to calm down enough to say what happened. After a few stuttered attempts she finally seemed to be able to find her voice once more. The gym became deathly silent once more as everyone strained to hear what was going on.

"T-t-there's been an a-accident. Someone f-f-f-fell down the b-back hall s-steps. I-I think they're d-d…DEAD!"

All at once students were talking once again, and some even stood up trying to make their way down the bleachers and outside to the hallways. Teachers started blocking the doors trying to prevent any student from leaving and Jo was trying her best to calm everyone down and get them back to their seats over the microphone.

And amongst all the commotion Dean still stood in the center of the gym. And he could only think of one thing the entire time.

Well damn…that really sucks.

AN: Well there ya have it folks! Anyone curious yet or are all you thinking "WHAT THE HELL I THOUGHT CASTIEL WAS IN THIS STORY!" Haha, don't worry. He'll show up soon. I promise! :D Reviews are loved, please and thank you!