Author's Notes: Yay! It's finally done! Sorry it took so long to upload. School's been busy, I have summer reading to do, I have summer school for stupid Geometry that I couldn't fit into my schedule, and I have 4-H. And it took me a while to come up with ideas for this chapter. Oh, and I'm changing something in the story. Castiel is no longer Ember's "brother," instead he's her "dad." :]

Another note - when it is in Nightwish's Prov, the italics are Stariana speaking to him. The bold italics is Nightwish responding to her with his mind.

So I hope you enjoy! R&R! ~ Teyla

Chapter Two: Hunted

Aiden's Prov

I sat on a boulder, watching the fragile She-Human sleep. Nightwish had ordered me to watch her while he went searching for the Angel and other two Humans. The girl was small, and quite beautiful. Heh, if Kyisha heard me say that she would murder me.

Now…what was her name again? Emily? No….Ember? Yes, that was her name. Ember.

The child stirred, clearly awaking from her slumber. The transportation to this realm was straining on the mortal body, mind and soul. It knocks out any mortal who was forced to this location. For Angels, well, let's just say it was not a pleasant feeling.

Her golden eyes fluttered open, and her blonde hair fell over her face. She sat up and noticed the chains around her neck. "What the hell?"

"No. Not Hell. Just the Hunting Dimension." I answered her question.

Her gaze snapped around to look at me. "You! You're that Demon that took me to the devil!"

"Who else would I be?" I retorted.

"What do you want with me?" her voice shook with fear.

"I don't want anything with you. Nightwish does, on the other hand."

Her breathing was staggered and I could smell the fear pouring off of her. Never before in my life have I seen such a fearful Human. But…there was something strangely familiar about her…and I felt…I felt some kind of…pull towards her. Not like a Soulmate pull, but like a…family bond kind of thing…

That's when I noticed them.

Her hair. It was the same shade as Mother's once was.

And her eyes. They have that same gentleness to them as Mother's…

Mother always spoke of…

Could this Human be…?

Is she…?

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"Are you telling me, that we are not on Earth, but in a world that doesn't even exist?" Dean demanded of his Angel friend.

"Yes, that is correct." Castiel answered.

"It looks like we're in the Sahara Desert." Sam examined.

When the three of them had awoken, they opened their eyes to a smoldering sun, burning hot sand, and blistering heat. They all had had killer headaches; Castiel was unable to stand.

"I can assure you we are not on Earth." Castiel responded. He still was unable to stand up, and his constant looking around alerted Sam and Dean to danger.

"What are you looking for? And why can't you stand?" Dean asked.

"The spell that Demon performed was a Transportation Spell. The spell was specific for Dragons. On the mortal body, it is straining and will knock you out. For Angels, it is worse. I am lucky to be alive." Castiel explained.

"Then what are you looking for?"

"Not a what. A who." Castiel looked up at his human friends. "I'm looking for —"

"Castiel?"

Dean and Sam turned to see a woman, around the age of nineteen, standing behind them. She had long, beautiful blue hair and her eyes were the perfect shade of ice. She wore a fancy gown that looked like it belonged to a queen; sitting on her head was an elegant and complex crown.

"Hello." Dean greeted, smiling.

"You must the Winchesters. 'Tis an honor to meet you." her voice was gentle and compelling, yet strong.

"Princess." Castiel bowed his head in respect.

"How many times do I have to tell you, Castiel?" The princess knelt down next to the Angel. "You do not use formalities with me." She placed a hand on Castiel's heart, and a pure white light appeared underneath her hand. The light was soft, and faded away after a few seconds. "There, can you move now?"

Castiel stared at the young princess in awe. "Yes, thank you, Princess."

"Castiel." the princess warned.

Castiel stood, relieved to finally be able to move. He held out a hand for the princess, who took it with much gratitude. Castiel helped her up, never taking his eyes off of hers.

"It has been many years." Castiel whispered.

"It has, hasn't it?" the princess smiled. She turned to face the Winchesters. "My, my. Where are my manners? I am Princess Stariana of Dragonia. Why, may I ask, are you in my kingdom?"

"This pile of sand is your kingdom?" Dean echoed. Sam elbowed him. "Ow, what?"

"Part of my kingdom." Princess Stariana answered, bright eyed. Her eyes and face faded into sorrow. "Well, it used to be."

"What happened?" Sam asked.

The princess looked at Sam, and bluntly said, "I died."

Dean stared at her, sheer shock on his face. "So you're a ghost?"

Stariana giggled. "No, no. I am just a mere Dragonic Spell. A solid hologram. There are many of me all around the kingdom. We are what you call, Guiding Spirits. We were put here to assist one in need. And you three, might I say, are quite deep in trouble."

"Why are we in trouble?" Sam questioned.

Stariana chuckled. "Why, you're in my big brother's hunting realm." She grinned. "If we don't get to solid ground, he'll grab you from your feet and pull you under, and eat you."

Dean and Sam looked at each other, then back at the princess. "What?"

"Nightwish? My big brother? Oh," she looked between the two. "maybe you do not know him by that name. Now what is it that Lucifer calls him? Oh, yes. Dragon?"

"That bastard that sent us here?" Dean demanded.

Stariana hesitated. "Yes. Is he that evil?" She turned to Castiel. "Is he…truly corrupted?"

Castiel couldn't look her in the eyes. "Yes."

Stariana looked away from the Angel. "My poor brother. He just became king when he was taken."

Stariana looked up her Angel friend. "Well we mustn't dwell on the past, should we? Come, I must equip you with the proper weapons to survive here."

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Stariana lead the men into a solid, rock-based cave. "In this realm he uses vibrations in the ground to locate his prey. With us on solid rock, those vibrations will not carry into the sand. He will not locate us here."

"What…does he hunt underground?" Dean joked.

Stariana looked at him and shrugged. "Follow me." she lead them down one of the cave's many tunnels, using lighted torches on the walls to light the path. "In here."

She lead them into a small cave; the cave was filled with multiple swords, bow-and-arrows, bo staffs, etc.

"You will need weapons to fight my brother off." Stariana walked up to one of the cave walls and chose three swords. "Take these." she handed each of them a sword. "I'm afraid Angel magic does exist here. You will have to fight like a mortal."

"Understood." Castiel agreed, taking the blade.

"Now, shields." Stariana retrieved three shields. "Here." The three took their protection. "What are you missing? Ah, transportation. Follow."

She lead them down another tunnel, and they arrived in a corral that contained the best mode of transportation - horses.

"Chose your steed." Stariana motioned towards the horses. Dean chose a painted mustang; Sam chose an auburn thoroughbred.

"Castiel. Maybe you will recognize her?" Stariana motioned towards a beautiful, pure white Arabian horse.

"Comet." Castiel smiled, running his hand through Comet's mane. Comet neighed, and bumped Castiel with her nose. "I remember you."

"I gave her to you the year before you left." Stariana patted Comet's side. "She's yours still."

"I didn't know Castiel had a horse." Dean teased.

"There is a reason why she is named Comet." Castiel said.

"The fastest horse in all of Dragonia. She's as fast as a Dragon." Stariana beamed. "Rayne and Sun are fast, too. They'll be able to keep up with Comet." Stariana looked at Castiel. "Do you remember your way around?"

"Yes, I'll get us to the portal." Castiel replied. "Stariana, have you sensed anyone else here?"

Stariana nodded. "Yes, Nightwish brought his apprentice, Aiden, with him."

Castiel looked at Stariana fiercely. "Aiden? As in…"

"Yes, that Aiden. The Aiden she had with that fateful night." Stariana replied. "And…I also sensed a female with Aiden. I believe her name is Ember?"

"Yes, is she safe?"

"Chained up, but safe." Stariana confirmed. "Now, you must go. I can do no more for you. If you become lost, Comet will assist you. Right, Comet?"

"Yes, Your Majesty." a feminine voice spoke. Sam and Dean's gazes shot to look at the horse.

"Did the horse just talk?" Sam asked.

Comet looked at the Winchesters. "Yes." she spoke without moving her mouth. "The Creatures who belong to the Royal Family have the ability to speak with telepathy."

Dean laughed. "Oh, that is so cool."

"Princess!"

Sam, Dean and Comet looked at Castiel. Princess Stariana was fading away.

"Goodbye, Castiel." Stariana's voice was soft and loving.

"Goodbye." Castiel whispered; and Stariana was gone.

"Sounds like she loved you, Cas." Dean said.

Castiel looked at Dean, and slowly nodded.

"If you do not mind, Angel Castiel." Comet began. "If we are to make it to the portal before sundown, I suggest we move now."

"What happens at sundown?" Sam asked.

"Creatures far more dangerous than Sand Dragons come out." Comet replied. "Those creatures will just kill you; Sand Dragons like to play with their food."

"Well, then I suggest we listen to the horse. Never thought I'd hear myself say that." Dean said.

The three mounted their steeds, their shields on their left arms and their swords secured on their backs. Comet reared up, neighed, and charged out of the cave, Rayne and Sun following.

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Nightwish's Prov

I paced back and forth in my Dragon form, listening to what Aiden had to say.

"She appeared here, My Lord. She seemed to be searching for something." Aiden explained.

"My sister cast a spell before she died. A Dragonic Illusion Spell to aide those in need. She possibly sensed the She-Human's fear and came to her rescue. Then she saw you and recognized you."

"Then she knows we are here?"

"Yes. She read your mind. Which means she knows Castiel and the Winchesters are here as well." I hissed. "They are coming."

"Here?" Aiden asked.

"Yes. The portal back to Earth is located in this cave. They will arrive, rescue Ember, then escape. I can not allow that to happen." I looked at the She-Human. "We will use her as bait. Castiel will come for her, and when he does, I will finish what I started thousands of years ago."

Ember shivered with fear. "Why are you doing this? Why do you want to kill Daddy?"

I snarled at her, baring my fangs; she cowered in fear. "He started this! He's the reason I'm like this!" I turned away, not letting my pain show. "He betrayed me." I whispered.

"He what?" Ember whispered back.

I turned around, hatred burning in my eyes. "Nothing." I looked at Aiden. "Go hunting."

"Yes, My Lord." Aiden grinned, his eyes glowing with wickedness. "Shall I lead them here?"

I debated this, figuring what would be best for my plan. "Yes. But do not kill them, Aiden. Do not get carried away like last time."

Aiden smirked, recalling the last hunting trip in his mind. "Of course, My Lord."

And with that, he transformed into a Blue Dragon, taking flight into the desert heat.

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Aiden's Prov

I soared through the blazing sky, scanning the desert for the Angel and Winchesters. I had no clue what to look for, not knowing if they were on foot or on horseback. I did know, however, to feel for Angel vibes. Wherever I felt those, Castiel would surely be.

I flapped my wings, gaining more air. Didn't want to fall out of the sky, would I?

Good God, how hard was it to locate a fucking Angel around here?

I was blown back by a powerful force, nearly knocking me out of the sky. I caught the wind, flapping my wings to get back to my stride. That force was the work of an Angel's presence. And in the distance, I heard them speaking.

"So, Cas. What was your deal with your princess friend?" one of the Winchesters spoke.

"I have no deal with her." Castiel answered.

"Dean. I don't think he wants to talk about it." the other Winchester said.

"Yeah, but I wanna know." Dean answered his brother. "'Cuz she was pretty hot for a hologram. If she wasn't dead I guarantee you I'd have fun with that one."

"No, you would not." Castiel answered.

They were in my sight.

I took the dive into the sand, beginning my hunt underground…

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"Yeah, but I wanna know. 'Cuz she was pretty hot for a hologram. If she wasn't dead I guarantee you I'd have fun with that one."

"No you would not." Castiel growled, turning Comet to face Dean. "You will not lay a hand on her, Dean."

Dean held his hands up in surrender. "Whoa, calm down, Cas. I was just kidding."

"Your voice vibrations said otherwise." Castiel glared Dean in the eyes.

"Cas." Sam calmed. "It's just Dean. You know he would never do anything like that to you."

"Do what to him?" Dean asked.

Castiel continued to stare at Dean, then nodded in agreement with Sam. "We do not have that much farther to go."

"Angel Castiel, we must keep moving." Comet stated, looking around at the ground. Rayne and Sun were also looking frantic, like there was something coming that they did not like.

"What's wrong, Comet?" Castiel asked of his steed.

"Something worse than a Sand Dragon has appeared." she replied.

Dean unsheathed his sword, scanning the terrain for the threat. "Where is it?"

"Beneath us."

And a Blue Dragon emerged from the sand, releasing a stream of deadly lightning at the trio.

"Dragon Demon!" Castiel shouted, after they had successfully dodged the attack.

The Blue Dragon disappeared under the sand, hiding from the Humans and Angel.

"Where'd it go?" Dean ordered.

"Cas, what's a Dragon Demon?" Sam demanded.

"Something far worse than any Demon you've faced before." Castiel answered.

The Dragon Demon flew out of the sand, knocking Sam off his horse. He rolled, and jumped up on his feet, sword drawn and ready to attack.

"Sam!" Dean shouted.

"I'm okay!" Sam answered.

The Dragon Demon stood before them, baring its deadly fangs. It opened its mouth, a wicked thunderbolt forming in its throat.

"Run!" Castiel ordered.

With perfect timing, the three dodged out of the way of the thunderbolt as the Demon released its attack. The Demon snarled, circling them. Castiel never took his eyes off of the Demon.

"You are a wise one, Angel." The Demon hissed. "Never before has an Angel had knowledge of my kind."

"I've had experience with Dragon Demons." Castiel answered.

"Yes, I have heard that you learned from the best. Too bad Princess Stariana was murdered."

Castiel flinched at that comment.

"Ah, and the Angel has a weak spot. Nightwish told me you had strong ties with his little sister."

Castiel continued to glare at the Demon.

"I heard her death was brutal, and she died screaming your name. But where were you? Oh, that's right, in Heaven with God." the Demon taunted.

Rage began to burn inside Castiel. "If she had, I would have come to her aide."

"She was in danger. Why did you not come to her aide then?" the Demon sounded innocent, making Castiel tick.

Castiel didn't respond.

"You know, in Hell it is said that it is your fault that she died. You left, which left her vulnerable. If you had not left her, she would still be alive, would she not?"

Castiel was ticking like a bomb. Tick. Tick. Tick…

"I also heard that it was her own brother that killed her."

Tick. Tick. Tick…

"There was one more fact that I heard…now what was it?"

Tick. Tick. Tick…

"Oh, how could I forget that one?" the Demon grinned, and lowered its head so it was level with Castiel. "It is also said that when she died," the Demon added a pause for affect. "she was pregnant."

Boom.

Castiel exploded.

"You're gonna pay for that one!" He growled.

"You will have to catch me first." and the Demon took flight, soaring off into the distance.

Castiel mounted Comet, and pushed her forward after the Dragon Demon. Sam and Dean looked at each other, and also pushed their steeds forward.

Nightwish's Prov

I had been watching Aiden through his eyes with a simple spell I had learned over my years. I cackled at his taunting; he was becoming better at it every day.

He had done a excellent job luring the Angel to my cave, and they were near.

I looked down at the fragile Human. "You will have to excuse your Father's temper. It seems that my young apprentice has taunted him a little too much."

"What are you talking about?" she asked.

"Besides you, Castiel has one other weakness." I answered. "And Aiden has dug deep enough into that weakness to make the Angel snap."

"Snap?" she seemed confused, then amused. "No way. I've been trying for years to get him to snap 'cuz I wanted to see what would happen. Thumbs up to Aiden."

I silently chuckled. I had to admit, she was quite amusing.

Aiden's energy was drawing near. I looked towards the cave's entrance, where Aiden came flying in. He landed next to me, and turned back towards the entrance.

"Here they come." he grinned.

Castiel was first. As his horse came sprinting into the cave, he dismounted, sword in a brawling position. Sam and Dean followed, but instead waited until their horses had stopped to dismount.

"Daddy!" Ember shouted.

"Are you alright, Ember?" he asked her.

"I'm fine, Daddy."

"Hello, Castiel." I greeted. "It seems every time we meet we will be trying to murder each other."

"Nightwish." he acknowledged.

"Now that I have you here, I will make you a deal." We Dragon Demons were suckers for an excellent deal. "If you can defeat me in battle, I will hand over Ember. If you can not," I snarled this last part, "you pay for what you did to my sister."

Castiel glared at me. "I did nothing to your sister."

I roared. "It is your fault she is gone!" I whipped my tail trying to knock the Angel over; he dodged before I could. "It is because of you we are like this!"

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Nightwish snarled at Castiel; Aiden stood next to Nightwish, now in his Human form; Ember watched as her father and capture prepared for battle; Sam and Dean stood near Castiel, ready to defend.

"Dean," Sam whispered. "The Demon is preoccupied. This is our chance to free Cas' daughter."

"Slowly make your way to her." Dean agreed. The brothers inched their way towards Ember, watching the two Demons carefully. Ember saw them inching towards her, and she also slowly made her way to them, being careful not to rattle the chains.

"So, Angel. What do you say? Is it a deal?" Nightwish growled.

Castiel continued watching the Dragon.

"I'm guessing it is a deal." Nightwish released a stream of fire at Castiel; Castiel blocked the intense heat with his shield. The fire evaporated, and Castiel lowered his shield.

"Is that all you got?" he tormented.

Nightwish snarled and shot a cone of cold at the Angel; Castiel rolled out of the way of the attack; Nightwish's tail collided with Castiel, tossing him towards the Demon, who grabbed him with his claws. "Now you are mine." he snarled.

Nightwish's Prov

I had seen the Winchesters going to rescue the little Human but I didn't care. It was Castiel who I cared about. If Aiden felt it accordingly, he would deal with the Winchesters.

I had Castiel in my clutches. Finally, after a thousand years, I could finish my self-assigned mission to avenge my sister. "Now you are mine." I snarled.

Nightwish!

NO! Not when I was so close! She had to interrupt, didn't she?

WHAT?

Please, Nightwish. Don't.

HE DESERVES IT!

No, he doesn't.

DO NOT QUESTION ME!

Nightwish, if you're going to continue with these wild antics of yours, you leave me no choice.

DON'T YOU DARE!

You've left me no choice!

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Nightwish dropped Castiel, and gripped his skull in agonizing pain. "STOP IT! STOP IT YOU IDIOT!" he screamed.

"My Lord!" Aiden shouted, as Nightwish turned from a Dragon to a Human. "My Lord?"

"Make her stop!" he shrieked. "Make her STOP!"

Castiel rushed over to Sam, Dean and Ember, gripping his sides. "Hurry."

"We need a key to unlock the chains." Sam argued.

"It's around Nightwish's neck." Ember answered. "There it is!" she pointed towards Nightwish, who was now on his knees in pain. A key hung on a chain around his neck.

"Great. How are we gonna get it?" Dean asked.

"Cas…" Nightwish said. His voice was not wicked and menacing, but pain-stricken and friendly.

Castiel ran over to Nightwish, putting a hand on his shoulder. "Nightwish."

"Take the key." Castiel reached for the key, when Aiden growled at him. "Aiden, don't."

Aiden looked down at his master, and a gentle look spread in his eyes, and he nodded. "Of course."

Castiel removed the key from around Nightwish's neck. "Thank you, my friend."

Nightwish painfully reached his hand forward, and began drawing symbols in the air with Dragonic Magic. When the symbols were complete, the portal to Earth swirled into view. "Quickly, before my Demon half takes control."

Castiel looked at his old friend. "Nightwish?"

From what Castiel could see through Nightwish's mask, his eyes were changing from blue to red constantly.

"Go, now!" Nightwish ordered.

Castiel threw Sam the key. Sam caught it mid-air, and unlocked the chains. He threw them off of Ember's neck.

"C'mon, let's go." He grabbed her arm, and something happened.

A lust, like one that had been hidden or locked up, arose. Sam and Ember looked at each other, with a knowing but foreign look in their eyes. It took all of Sam's might not to kiss the girl.

Dean hollered at Sam and Ember to follow him through the portal. Sam led Ember through the portal. Dean shouted for Castiel to go, but Castiel said he would be along shortly. Dean shook his head with irritation, and jumped through the gateway. Castiel still knelt next to Nightwish, watching a horrifying transformation. Nightwish screamed at Castiel to leave, telling him he didn't want him here when the Demon side awoke once more. Castiel stood, and walked to the portal. Before entering it, he turned to Aiden and said, "Take care of him." Aiden, kneeling next to Nightwish with a hand on Nightwish's back, smiled back at him and said, "Every day."

WOOOT! IT'S FINALLY DONE!

Okay, so I hoped you guys liked it. Personally I enjoyed writing this chappie. So the next chapter is actually going to be one of Ember's dreams that is important to the plot. I think I'm going to do every 2 chapters is Ember's dream that will later fit in to the plot.

Alright, until next time, R&R!

~ Teyla