Author's Note:
This story is technically an Emberverse crossover, but you don't need to read those books to understand what is happening in this story. I'll explain enough of whats going on to understand this story. But, if you like survival fiction with a bit of fantasy rolled in I highly recommend the series starting with DIES THE FIRE.
As for the when this takes place is the Supernatural time line; it's just after the Season Six Finale "The Man Who Knew Too Much" and goes AU from there. There will be no Leviathans and Bobby is still alive!
Enjoy!
The lake was calm and the morning sun was just peeking through the trees, warming the early spring air. The mist began to rise off the lake and reflected the golden hue of the sky making the entire scene glow. Dean sat on a small abandoned dock watching this idyllic scenes.
Dean was so engrossed with the peacefulness of it all, that he didn't immediately register the sound of the rustling beside him. Not until the deep male voice spoke that he realized anybody was there.
"Hello Dean."
"Son of a bitch, Cas," Dean exclaimed, one hand going to his chest as the other went for his boot knife as he whipped around. "Way to give a guy a heart attack!"
"That was not my intention," Castiel said in monotone with only hint of derision. Dean just shook his head. There was no point in arguing with the angel. Besides, he was more interested to know why Castiel was here after declaring himself God and then disappearing two weeks ago. "What do you want Cas, you're kind of cramping my style here."
"Life as you know it is about an end," he simply said.
"Ah OK. Is that a threat?'" Dean asked though Cas hadn't made it sound like one.
"It is a fact. And despite my best efforts, one I cannot stop."
"Well if you've come to ask for help you're sure taking your sweet time about it."
"There is nothing that you or anyone else can do to stop this," the angel said, almost regretfully.
"We stopped Lucifer didn't we?"
Castiel didn't acknowledge him and went on, "I don't have a lot of time. But know this, the Winchester line must survive."
"Wait, what do you mean? Where have you been? Cas-"