It had been a long time since Dean had heard Sam… relaxing. In fact, he'd say that poor Sammy hadn't gotten laid since Jess, so when he returned from the bar at gone midnight to their motel room, he couldn't say he was surprised that Saint Samuel had finally cracked. Instead, he went back to the desk clerk, wolfishly snagging a 'do not disturb' sign, before heading out to make himself comfortable in his car.

He would rib his brother about it in the morning, he decided.

Oh, how wrong Dean Winchester had been to continue on his way after hearing Sam's grunts in their room. Oh how he would come to wish it had never happened.

"Sammy, get covered; I'm coming in!" The elder hunter yelled before shouldering his way into the darkened motel room. Sam was sprawled, alone, on his bed, fully dressed and reading what Dean was certain was a classic poetry collection, certainly not a recipe for post-orgasmic bliss. "Dude, where's your chick? She love and leave you already?" If she did, Dean vowed to be both impressed at Sam for having the guts for a one-night stand, and pissed he didn't get to see his little brother's first real conquest.

"Dean, grow up." Sighing, Sam got up and rubbed a hand across his face. "I didn't bring a girl back here last night. If you heard me… with someone, it would be the person I'm dating."

"What?" Dean gaped, wondering if his brother had officially tipped over the scale of stupid to full on crazy-ass. "You're dating? After all the crap we go through, and the decisions you've had to make, the people you've had to leave behind, I mean we all know how easily you get attached… you decide, after all that, to date?" He was seriously disappointed in his baby brother, he had to admit. Why couldn't he just have a string of meaningless flings like a normal person?

"Yeah, actually. They know exactly what we do, what I am, and they accept it. They accept me, and it's actually pretty hot…" Sam grinned roguishly to himself, before holding up his hands in a surrendering gesture. "I didn't tell them, I was approached. We hit it off, and now we're dating. And yes, I know they aren't a demon, or any form of creature like that." Sam looked almost happy, and Dean cocked his head at the expression, so foreign on that face he nearly didn't recognise it. Well god damn him if he sabotaged the first good thing that was thrown Sam's way.

"Hey, as long as they aren't a monster, or a burden, dude, I'm happy for you. Getting laid'll do wonders for your mood. When can I meet her?" He asked, picking up his bacon cheeseburger and tossing Sam's muesli at Mr Lover Boy.

"Uh, no offense, man, but we aren't ready to… 'come out' yet. It takes time. Anyway, Cas wanted to drop in, he texted. You want to call him or shall I?" Ah, he thought his subject change was so subtle.

"Whatever, Sammy. Go pack; we're leaving in 20. Yeah, Cas? Sam said you wanted to talk? Motel Blanc on the I96. Room 16." Dean hung up his phone and continued chowing, only pausing to throw his spare cheeseburger at the newly appeared Castiel.

"Hello, Dean." His voice was sensual gravel in Dean's ears, not that it made any sense whatsoever, but sending shivers down the obtuse man's spine. He, as usual, ignored the tingling, ignored the pangs of attraction and the desire to stare into Cas' equally intense blue eyes, and grunted a greeting. "There appears to be some quite worrying omens of a demon in Salem, suggesting a strong witch is summoning an even stronger demon. We need to stop it before it does too much damage, but a ritual of that kind must take place on the full moon. That will not be for two weeks. We should get going, regardless."

"Wait, just mojo us there, Cas. I don't feel like being stuck with you two in my baby for a forty-odd hour journey, or longer with stops; god knows how crabby you get when you can't fidget." The older brother wanted to glare at the angel, but something in his not-quite-human expression stopped him. "Cas? You do still have mojo, right?" What had he done? How had he caused Cas to lose his powers this time? "Cas?"

"Unfortunately, my… angel juice is depleted. Heaven is still at war and recently my side has lost ground. I, as a result, have lost a lot of my strength. I cannot transport you at this time, Dean. I am sorry." Cas looked so dejected that the hunter moved to sit beside him on the bed when Sam barged out of the bathroom, fresh from the shower. He took one look at Cas and opened his arms. The shorter man, much to Dean's shock, shot up and pulled himself into Sam's embrace.

"Rough time in heaven?" Dam asked, cradling the angel's shoulder blades tenderly, as if he could feel the wings hidden there. "You should have called sooner; we would have made time for you. You look exhausted, Cas. We can stay here, okay? I heard you say that we have two weeks. We'll take some time out, and you can rest." Dean pulled a face and huffed, turning away. Why was Sam all over his angel? Where had their 'more profound bond' gone?

"Shut your pie hole, Gigantor. We hit the road now." For some reason, he couldn't bear to look at the pair and so stormed off to his baby. At least she never messed him around, was always faithful to him. Why was Sam suddenly hugging Castiel? And why was Cas suddenly accepting those hugs? He sat in his car, scowling at the wheel until the pair finally emerged, Cas was smiling gently up at Sam who still had a hand on Cas' shoulder. It was enough to turn Dean's stomach, a protective and unknown urge rising in him to punch Sam and shield Cas. He looked away, down at the cassette player, remembering the track that had been playing when they stopped and would continue; AC/DC's 'Got You by the Balls'. Not on my watch, he thought sullenly.

A/N: Well? What do you think? This actually has been planned, but can go three ways (I went OTT with my plans); first – if, by the 5th chapter, this has less than 10 reviews, I'm not bringing Adam back. He isn't crucial to the plot but, bless his heart, I just really want him out of hell. Second – if by the fifth chapter this has 10-20 reviews, he'll come back, but it will be temporary (mwah ha ha ha…), and you'll have to get more submitted in order for him to stay for more than a couple of chapters. Third, if it gets over 20 reviews, I'll bring him back for a big part of the plot. And I do mean actual reviews, not just a smiley :P I hope you like it, and that it's a bit different to the usual! Next chapter will be up within 5 days, love Amelie x