Estranged from their father John Winchester, brothers Sam and Dean at the tender ages of fifteen and nineteen were thrown into the world only having each other to depend on but for them that was more than enough. Fortunately the boys both possessed skill sets above and beyond what most people could ever do.

They were elite hunters of the paranormal, monsters and demons, almost anything that could be imagined they had run across in their lives. If it went bump in the night and you were lucky, Sam and Dean Winchester could save you.

This night was different, having each other turned out not to be enough but heaven was on their side and an angel sent to protect the brothers who would someday save the world was the one to save the very important boys so they could fulfill their destiny.

The encounter and what happened to them afterward changed the Winchesters and the angel forever in ways they never imagined.

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Dean shoved Sam to the floor before the demon could reach him, "Sam stay down, I got this." As Dean went for his weapon he was slammed against the wall shattering the old plaster, he slid down and his head fell to the side.

Sam crawled over to him and grabbed his arm, "Dean, can you hear me?" A heavy boot pushed Sam down to the floor unable to move and the last thing he remembered before he became unconscious was an almost blinding white light coming from the demons eyes and mouth then everything turned black.

…

Dean woke up in the motel room they were sharing, when his vision cleared he saw Sam next to him sleeping. "Sammy wake up." He shook is brother's shoulder but Sam didn't respond.

A deep, soft voice came from the empty bed next to theirs, "He is fine Dean Winchester, just in a deep sleep." Dean squinted trying to see who was there as he fumbled for his gun. Two bright blue eyes shone in the dim room, "I have your gun, I felt it was safer for all involved until I introduced myself."

Dean got up and realized he was naked. He grabbed a pillow and put it in front of him then turned on the lamp. Sitting on the bed was an attractive but unassuming man with messy dark hair, beautiful blue eyes and a solemn expression. He was dressed as if he just left his office job and stopped for too many drinks on the way home, rumpled clothing and a five o'clock shadow.

Dean nodded to him, "So are you the one that saved us?"

"Yes Dean."

Dean grabbed his jeans off the floor and slipped them on, "What's your name, why am I naked and why were you there?"

The man stood and stared intensely making Dean feel uncomfortable, "My name is Castiel, you are naked because I was curious, the third question I can answer over breakfast at the diner down the street tomorrow morning at eight sharp, rest now."

Dean dropped back on the bed and fell asleep, the angel vanished.

…..

They waited at Mackie's Diner for the angel, Dean still wasn't sure what he thought about Castiel but for saving both of them they at least owed him breakfast and a conversation to see what he had to say.

The whole angel thing seemed out of the scope of reality but as Sam pointed out, they fought demons and other things almost as equally strange on a daily basis so why not accept there were angels, Dean didn't have a clever answer for that.

Castiel appeared in the diner and spotted the Winchesters at a corner booth, he went over and sat down. "Hello Sam, hello Dean thank you for meeting with me."

Dean looked the angel over getting a close up in the light of day, he couldn't say he disliked the way Castiel looked. In fact Dean wanted to meet with him just to get a better view, he had been intrigued by the encounter.

Dean frowned and touched the angels jacket lapel, "So Castiel what's up with this whole trench coat deal, you ever wear anything else?"

" Am I here because of your vast knowledge of fashion or would you like to hear what I have to say?"

Sam poked Dean in the ribs, "Dean, stop being rude, sorry Castiel he is just a little wary of this whole angel thing, we are grateful for you saving us."

Dean put his hand on Sam's thigh under the table and squeezed hard, "Stop talking for me Sam." Sam put his arm around his brother and whispered in his ear, Dean leaned his head on Sam's shoulder, "I'm sorry Sammy."

Castiel watched the exchange between the two brothers, the physical contact seemed unusual and intimate but then the dance of human interaction was lost on the angel.

Dean looked up from his coffee, "What are you so interested in Castiel?" Castiel was watching the elderly waitress, she was, he thought, unique. It seemed time froze when she became a teenager, although she had aged her look was most likely the same as when she first started working at the diner.

Penciled in eyebrows, tangerine lipstick and teased up hair in a flip dyed a bright auburn with grey outgrowth. Rhinestone earrings swung as she walked in a crisp pink uniform and apron. Castiel smiled at her when she came over, he read her name tag, "Hello Betty."

Her smiled showed teeth with almost a lifetime of cigarettes and coffee etched in them, she said in a husky voice, "Hey its my lucky day, three good lookin' guys at the same table. Well who is ready to order first?"

Castiel examined the menu and closed it then looked at Sam and Dean, "What would you both suggest?" Sam closed his, "Well I'm getting the veggie omelet and coffee ."

Dean shook his head at Sam, "Really Sam, a veggie omelet? Don't listen to him Cas…by the way I'm calling you that now so get used to it. I want the meat lovers omelet with a side of bacon, hash browns and just bring a pot of coffee out here. Actually make that two, that's what the honey across from me is going to have."

Castiel looked around for the honey, "who are speaking to?" Dean smiled at the angel, "You, you're the honey Cas, and a lot less scary in the light of day. A real honey…a fine piece, it's a compliment."

Sam examined the angels face, "You are really handsome you know that right? I mean those eyes are just out of this world."

Castiel cocked his head and looked at them confused, "A piece of what?"

Dean realized he didn't understand what they were talking about, "You're a piece of angel food cake, just the fact you look confused makes you even cuter. Ok whatever…what did you want to talk about?"

He looked at the brothers seriously, "I was sent to watch over you both, you do not realize how important you are. I will follow and assist you in any way I can from now on."

Dean laughed out loud, "No, Sammy and I are a team and we don't need any help, besides we like our alone time together. Then again Sam is a virtuous little thing so maybe it would be nice having you around. I mean you must have been around the block a couple times right? You can't look like that and not get fucked all the time."

Castiel looked down at the table and didn't say a word, Dean grinned at him, "No way, another virgin…. nice."

Dean got up, tossed cash on the table and grabbed his brother's hand, "Come on Sam I think we heard enough." As Sam was being jerked away he yelled, "thanks for saving us."

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The brothers went back to the Impala behind the diner and Dean fished around for his keys. Sam's eyes opened wide and he pointed behind his brother, "Dean….Dean look out." Sam took a leap and pushed his brother to the ground just as a skeletal hand reached out where Dean had been standing.

When the brothers looked up there was a black cloaked figure at least seven feet high, there were no feet and only darkness where the face should have been.

A hissing sound came from the emptiness and then a voice came from all around them, "The Winchesters here at last, let the world see how it survives when you are not here to save it ." The second time it was faster, grabbing Sam by the hair and pulling him through the brick of the diner as if there was a doorway.

Dean whipped around and screamed for his brother, Castiel appeared next to Dean and grabbed him, "What is it, where is Sam?" Dean pulled away and swung blindly, "Did you have anything to do with this?"

The angel touched the side of Dean's head to get a replay of the event, "No Dean absolutely not, I am only here to protect you both, to assist. Please trust me and I will help you get your brother back." He cupped Dean's face with his hand, instantly the man calmed down and let the angelic being comfort him.

When Castiel was sure Dean was focused he walked up to the spot where Sam vanished, the angel slowly worked his hands over the area and pushed. Dean watched as Castiel's hands seemed to disappear and appear again.

Castiel reached out to Dean and grasped his hand, "Do not let go Dean unless I tell you to." He pulled Dean into his arms and they jumped through the wall.

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When Dean opened his eyes he was on top of Castiel and in a normal world that would have suited him just fine but this wasn't normal at all. They were back in Mackie's Diner but it was different, the floor was black and white checkerboard pattern. There was chrome aplenty trimming out every table and chair and a jukebox seemed to be the center piece of the place.

A pretty young waitress approached them, she had on a tight, pink uniform, a cigarette stuck behind her ear slightly hidden in her teased, auburn flip. She smiled brightly at them and wagged a finger, "Now boys, no fighting in here, how about a nice burger instead?"

Dean jumped up and brushed himself off catching a glimpse in the mirror, his eyes traveled down the image. He was wearing a leather jacket, loose flannel shirt and cuffed dungarees with black chucks, Deans hair was slicked back. He did a spin and stopped, "I look friggin' awesome Cas."

Castiel was dressed in a white shirt, skinny tie, sweater vest, wool pants and leather penny loafers. Dean pointed at him and started to laugh, "Christ, you look like someone I would love to beat the crap out of."

"Yes Dean I look very funny but can we look for Sam now?" Castiel took a closer look at the waitress and smiled, "Betty is that you?"

She tapped her name tag with a pencil, "That is what the name tag says sweetie, grab a table and I'll be right with you." Dean looked at her bottom as she walked away, "Wow she really is a Betty isn't she, take gander at that nice big can she's got."

They sat at a table and waited for Betty who came over and handed them each a menu, she leaned in and winked at Dean, "Don't look now new guy but the most popular girl in town is giving you the once over."

Dean looked at the tall girl with her back to him, she seemed to be searching song titles on the jukebox and Dean liked what he saw. "Damn Cas, look at that barn burner." Castiel was taken aback at the wording of Dean's sentences, "Dean what does that mean, do you even know?"

"No Cas…actually I don't it just came out…wait.. it's a classy dame…how did I know that? Anyway look at her."

Dean pointed her out, from the back they could see her rose pink kitten heels and stretch of seamed stockings up the back of her coltish legs. Her skirt was full and made a swishing sound as the petticoat moved underneath. She was wearing a tight rose pink cardigan with a Swiss dot scarf. Dean could see her pretty, light brunette hair was pulled back in a ponytail.

A long finger with a well manicured nail reached out and pressed some buttons, "Cherry Pie" by Marvin and Johnny started to play, the young girl turned around and started to walk toward their table.

"Castiel gasped, " Dean that is Sam."

Dean was speechless as his fifteen year old brother stopped at the table, he bent down and held out his hand to Dean.

A delicate letter S dangled from a slender gold chain around Sam's neck. "I hope I'm not being too forward but I couldn't help but notice you boys, my name is Selene, would you like to dance?"

Dean swallowed nervously and then looked at Castiel, "Uh…sure baby just wait over there." Selene sauntered over to the jukebox and waited.

"What the hell Cas, what's going on here?"

"I believe we entered a portal Dean, a time portal. Exactly what that thing wanted us to do, Sam does not know who he is, we have to be careful not to jar him…we can guide him but Sam has to be the one to realize who he is. Go dance with him and I will see if I can find a way back."

"Cas I know Sammy is a beautiful kid and God knows I've thought about dressing him up like a hot girl but everyone here just takes it as normal."

"Dean he is part of the story, they see what they want to see. Here he is still fifteen but a beautiful, popular teen girl. Go dance now and let me work on this."

When Dean went over Selene was pouting, "Now the song is over, you don't leave a lady waiting." Dean pulled out some coins and picked out another song, "You Send Me" started to play. "Ok baby stop your pouting and take a spin around the floor with me."

Dean grabbed her around the waist and started to dance, he watched her pretty hazel eyes light up and the white teeth flash as she giggled when he dipped her. The other boys watched with jealousy as Dean twirled the sexiest girl in the joint.

Castiel worked his hands over the walls and found nothing, they were effectively stuck. He didn't know how to break the news to Dean but if they left the diner he had no idea what waited for them on the other side of the door.

When he walked back out Dean had Selene pinned against the wall almost kissing, Castiel carefully approached the leather clad tough worried that Dean might be losing it.

He tapped him on the shoulder and Dean growled at the angel, "Back off pussy, this is my chick."

Castiel wasn't sure what he was going to do now.

TBC