I've been thinking about writing a Supernatural fic for a while now, and what better way to start than by writing about our beloved Castiel?

This story is about Castiel losing his grace after being taken to hell and the fight to find it. I've named the story "In One Piece" to reflect the general plot...getting Castiel back into one piece. I'll also be including lots of Dean & Sam (because a Supernatural fic wouldn't be complete without them!), and Alistair (because he's my new favourite bad guy). It takes place after 4x10, and is being written before 4x13.

Disclaimer: I don't own Supernatural, nor do I own any of the characters in the show.....those all belong to Mr Kripke and the network.....

Authors Note: Any character thoughts will be shown in italics.

The sound of metal against metal was the first thing he heard when he woke up. He could also hear people shouting and groaning. Opening his eyes, he could see the night sky and the heavens that flowed above it, but they were tainted with and orange glow.

"What happened?" He thought to himself. He felt pain that he knew he should not feel; he was an angel, able to withstand human wounds and pain. As his view faded in and out of focus, Black clouds of smoke seemed to float above him, as did white balls of light, and they seemed to be clashing into one another. Lifting his head up, he noticed blood, lots of blood. It was all over his jacket and the ground around him. Turning his head to the side, he could see humans fighting with swords "hosts" he remembered. They had been battling for the seal, the seal of Broxin, which was vital that they protected, at all costs.

"Castiel....brother, you must wake up!" A deep voice called to him, breaking into his thoughts, and coming closer as it spoke. Uriel leaned over him, as he said "The battle is commencing at a faster rate than anticipated...we need you. Are you able to continue?", while holding his hand out to help Castiel up.

Castiel nodded and said "Yes, of course. We must continue to hold the seal" as he reached up to take the offered hand.

A sudden blast blew in between both of the angels, which knocked Uriel back against a tree. Two demons held Uriel in place against the tree, and two more stood in front of Uriel, all of them using their power to keep him in place. As this happened, the large cloud of grey smoke cleared and Alistair appeared in front of Castiel, who had propelled himself up with the shock of what had happened.

"Well well well, we meet again boys..." Alistair said in his usual sarcastic voice, almost as if he was hissing with delight at how well his plan had gone. He continued "...pity it couldn't have been in more traditional surroundings. But, you know, needs must and so on" as he looked at Uriel, with a sly grin on his face.

"You..." Uriel started to say but was pinned back and fell to the ground. The demons that had been surrounding him disappeared.

"Alistair" Castiel faced the demon, with a slight feeling of disgust that was evident in his voice. "What have you done? You know what we will do to you and your soldiers here" Castiel said, as he began to step forward towards Alistair.

"Ah ah ah, now, you didn't think I wouldn't come unprepared after the last time?" Alistair said, turning towards Castiel. This stopped him from advancing any further forward. Alistair continued "I'll thank you to remember in the future that this lot..." he gestured toward the battle "...are not my soldiers. We only come from the same place. Don't judge us all by the same book."

Castiel sighed and said "Well, now that we have that cleared up. We cannot let your, er, friends here, win this seal" while taking a step forward toward the demon. He stopped as he began to sway.

Looking the angel up and down, Alistair said "Oh, how interesting. You were knocked down by a hit from the knife? And you're still feeling the effects. Hmm..." breaking off, he looked at Castiel as though he was deep in thought. "... it's so simple. Of course!" He nodded towards Castiel as he asked "Any last goodbyes?" and held his hand out towards him. The angel was ready to spring into action as he felt himself being grabbed from behind and in a split second, he felt his power and energy fading away quickly. The world faded to black as he heard one of his brothers call his name.....

Authors Note: That was the first chapter, I have the second chapter almost ready...well... depending on how this one is recieved! Don't be be shy to tell me what you think, good or bad. Let me know your thoughts & suggestions!