So, just saw How To Train Your Dragon 2 and dear lord it was perfection.

Just a slight warning for this and upcoming chapters...we will be diving more into the physical relationship between Dean and Castiel.

Dean sighed softly to himself and let his eyes closer as the soft music flowed around him, easing his muscles and mind into a calm state. The violin and hard bass pulsated into his veins and he hummed along with the music, feeling himself centered and in tune with the buzzing of power. It had always been there...but so mute and buried Dean never tried to bring it out.

But after that day...it was stronger, constantly pulsing just beneath the surface. Something warm wrapped around his leg and he smiled, Cas had shifted into his dragon skin. He was curled up at his feet but with every pulse of energy, his tail would wrap around his leg to help center him. Dean opened his eyes and held his arms out in front of him, palms up; gasping a little at the electric pulses emanating from his fingers. It was going to take practice and a lot of control to create it from his whole hand like his mom.

Taking in a deep breath he slowly pushed his hands together, the air becoming tight around him like a giant bubble. When his palms were a mere inch apart, he clapped them together and then yanked them back apart, laughing at the huge energy ball that had formed. Cas made a happy grumbling noise and moved around to look at it. Dean couldn't help but giggle when his dragon coughed at it, shooting sparks right into the ball.

"Wow..." Dean whispered, his eyes widening. The sphere came to life like lightening and he could feel the shocks against his skin. He swallowed hard when he realized he had no clue what to do with it. He was still in his room and he doubted anything good would come out of just letting the ball of lightening hit the ground. He felt a weight at his back and he calmed again when Cas's human hands slid down his shoulders to his arms.

"Do you trust me?" Cas whispered in his ear. Dean nodded and bit his lip when Cas moved to stand in front of him again, his fingers still wrapped around his wrists. Dean watched in awe as Cas replaced one of his hands that still framed the ball with one of his own. Cas let out a groan and laughed when the electricity became more active, seeming as if they wanted to be with the dragon.

The hand still on his wrist gently pulled his hand to the side, stretching the ball until it was much wider. Dean grinned and took the hint, drawing his hand down to where the ball hovered just above the carpet. Cas had done the same on the other side...and now the once small melon sized sphere was giant and could easily fit the both of them inside.

He raised eager eyes to Cas when he realized that this was the point. The dragon grinned at him and stepped inside the sphere, his eyes flashing that bright neon blue that his dragon side had. He held a hand out to Dean and he took it with a little hesitation. It was pure energy he and his familiar had created...it wouldn't hurt him. The second he stepped through he gasped; it was like being tickled when each bolt would graze his skin.

"You are amazing Dean," Cas said with a huge grin, placing his hand on Dean's chest right above his heart. The witch gasped again and couldn't help the sigh as he melted forward against his dragon. The little shocks got stronger once they were touching and Dean felt that familiar tightening in his gut, warmth flooding through his entire body. Cas cupped the sides of his face and made him focus heavy lidded eyes at him. The dragon smirked and pressed their lips together, Dean shuddered when something wet traced the seam of his lips. He opened his mouth slightly, moaning at the feel of Cas's tongue gliding between his lips.

The sphere was pulsing around them, growing stronger with every thud of Dean's heart. But instead of bigger, it was closing around them, making the air around them harder to breathe. Dean couldn't care, his arms wrapped around Cas's neck and molded his body against the familiar as the kiss got hungrier. He had no idea where his reservations went but he was soon licking his way into Cas's mouth, tracing at those sharp teeth again. Cas moaned against his lips, his hands trailing down his sides to grab at his lower back, pressing them even closer. Dean mewled at the first press of something hard against his own suddenly throbbing flesh.

"Dean," Cas growled in his ear and his fingers delved lower, grabbing handfuls of Dean's ass to press their groins together, creating a slow grind between them. Dean had no idea what he was doing but it all felt too good and the bolts of lightening were speeding up, warming his skin and the temptation to roll his hips against his familiar was too great. Cas kissed, nipped and tugged at his lips with his teeth eagerly as they moved together.

"Cas!" he shouted as the sphere sucked in skin tight and Dean cried out, something white hot exploding through his skin and the sphere erupted. The bolts turning into little star like snowflakes, twinkling as they floated around them. Cas was breathing heavily against his neck, his hands gripping at his sides almost a little desperately. Slowly they pulled away just enough to see the others eyes and both let out loud peals of laughter. Dean had no clue what the hell just happened but something changed...shifted between them. Cas now had swirls of silver and green dancing around in his eyes. And if Dean could guess...he probably had the same thing but with that glorious cerulean blue.

"...what...what just happened?" Dean said breathlessly. Cas smiled softly at him and kissed his lips gently.

"We connected again...but on a more physical level," Cas blushed slightly and Dean swallowed hard, suddenly becoming very aware of the wet patch in his pants. He blushed dark and tried to pull away from Cas in embarrassment but his dragon held onto him firmly.

"There's nothing to be ashamed of Dean..." Cas whispered, hugging him close to his chest. Dean nodded and clung to him, trying to bury the confused and sudden awkward feeling down. Once he was calmer and the little twinkling snowflakes finally faded away Dean pulled away to glance around the room. It was still the same...but he felt different...like the room was much too small now.

"You OK?" Cas asked and Dean nodded, tilting his head up to accept the kiss Cas gave him.

"I'll be downstairs...oh...and I meant to give this to you earlier," Cas grinned pushing a jar into his hand before hurrying out of the room. Dean bit his lip and looked down at the clear glass jar, a huge smile breaking out on his face. Inside was what appeared to be water but Dean knew better. He opened it up and sniffed at the liquid. They were tears...they had a very sweet scent to them and Dean's eyes widened...they couldn't be...could they?

Dean raced over to his Grimoire and flipped to an entry that his grandmother had written...Mermaids...they were tears of an actual mermaid. How...how did Cas even get this? Dean held the jar to his chest for a moment before hiding it in one of the drawers of his altar. Mermaid tears were insanely rare, worth a fortune if ever sold and if anyone found out about them...Dean took the jar back out. Instead he pulled the alter away from the wall to reveal a secret compartment in the back that could only be unlocked by Dean. He placed the jar next to the Tanzanite crystal and pushed the altar back into place.

Dean bounded down the stairs, heading straight into the kitchen only to freeze when Gabriel raised his face to give him a sneaky little grin. Cas handed Dean a glass of OJ without being asked and the witch found himself blushing.

"So I take things are going well?" Gabriel asked wiggling is eyebrows. Cas slapped his arm with a towel and made an exasperated sound. Dean stayed quiet and slunk down on a stool, keeping his eyes locked on his juice.

"I'm just messing with you Dean-O," Gabriel chuckled. Dean looked at him and bit his lip, the older dragon did look sincere with a soft smile on his face. He nodded and sipped at his drink, watching as Cas bustled around the kitchen...and that was when he noticed he was packing up food.

"Where are you going?" Dean asked with a frown.

"I'm bringing some lunch to the herd...I need to check in with them. That's why Gabriel's here...he's going to travel with me. I'll only be gone for a few hours," Cas explained softly. Dean frowned deeper but didn't argue, his hands wrung together on his lap and his chest was growing tight. The image of Cas leaving him the first time and then falling playing over and over again.

"Gabe, leave us for a minute please," he heard Cas ask and there was a rustling sound as Gabe left the room. There was a hand under his chin raising his face to meet concerned blue eyes.

"Dean...I'm not leaving you...and Metatron's been captured...we'll be safe," Cas said softly, his thumb gently rubbing his cheek. Dean swallowed hard and nodded wanting to look away but his familiar wouldn't let him. He touched their foreheads together and Dean relaxed, sighing softly.

"I know it still terrifies you...and I have my own nightmares about what happened but we'll be OK Now that we can't trust Inias...the herd is restless and scared. Samandriel is doing his best to keep them calm but he's just a baby compared to them. I need to help them grow comfortable around Gabe so that he can take over. You understand right?" Cas asked pleadingly. Dean nodded and opened his eyes, giving his familiar a reassuring smile.

"Yeah...I do. I'm sorry Cas..."

"You don't need to be...I'm hoping we can find a more...permanent home for everyone," Cas said with a little sigh. He went to move away but Dean held him fast, pulling him in even closer. They hugged tightly and Cas hummed as he nuzzled his face into Dean's neck. It made Dean feel so comfortable and cherished...so many things it was all kind of overwhelming. What they had shared upstairs had been different...but it was piled in there too and Dean felt a snarl of confusion twist in his head.

"Cassie...we need to get going," Gabriel called out from the other room. Castiel humphed and slid away, brushing his lips along Dean's cheek on the way.

"I'll be back soon...if you get worried..." Castiel said and ran his fingers over the fire stone that was settled on Dean's chest. After everything had happened, Dean turned it into a necklace...now he never took it off. He and Cas realized that it linked them together and that Dean could even communicate with him through it. Dean nodded and bit his lip, silently asking for a goodbye kiss, his eyes shyly looking up at Cas. The dragon grinned and cupped his face with his hands, pressing their lips together firmly. Dean moaned softly, chasing after him when he pulled away.

Castiel gathered up the bag of food and gave him a little wave before disappearing out of the kitchen, then the house. Dean swallowed hard and ran his fingers through his hair. He was already missing him...he grabbed a muffin out of the bread box and ran back upstairs to his room. It still smelled like the incense he had been burning and his cheeks flushed.

That had been his first orgasm...he was 17 sure but he never felt the need to pleasure himself. Too scared to look up porn or even be caught by his little brother. God forbid if his father ever found out. Dean swallowed hard and cleaned up the room, making sure to get all their dirty clothes in the hamper before his mom returned from her usual patrols around the city. Sam was over at Andy's house again...his little brother still didn't know how to take the news of their parents getting a divorce. Or how he had treated Dean...Sam never got along with their dad but he did try. Dean had a feeling that Sam felt more upset about not being here than anything.

Dean was grateful that he hadn't...it was something he'd love to just forget. Sighing heavily to himself he snatched up one of Cas's shirts and was about to throw it in with the other laundry when he paused. Cas always smelled amazing...like he had just rolled around in fresh turned dirt and recently cut grass. There was also something sweeter underneath, and until just recently, he could never place it. Then Anna had brought home some fresh Orange Blossoms...and it kicked him square in the gut.

His cheeks burned as he brought the shirt closer to his face and he moaned softly, the mixture of those scents made his skin tingle. Taking in a deep breath he finally dropped the shirt onto the pile and berated himself for being so creepy. He had no idea what he was doing or how far things were going to go between he and Cas...and he really needed someone to talk to.

But who could he go to and not become a stuttering embarrassed mess?

Dean shook his head and continued cleaning the room until he felt calmer. He left his altar last and took his time, making sure everything was clean, cleansed and recharged before it was returned to it's home. Having his work space orderly made him feel like everything would click into place. He glanced outside and bit his lip again, grabbing up his backpack he hurried out of the house. The woods behind his home kept his stock of fresh herbs in abundance and he was running low on a few things.

He had been wandering around for about an hour and digging into the earth when he heard twigs snapping behind him. Crying out when something clamped on his shoulder he spun around to face someone he hadn't seen in years.

"Benny?! Oh my god!" Dean gasped hurrying to wrap his arms around the vampire's neck. Benny laughed heartily and hugged him back, picking him up off the ground for good measure. Once he was settled back on the ground he pulled away laughing.

"What are you doing here?" Dean asked, his fingers running over the stone still hanging from the now very used chord. He went to to his bag and rifled through it until he found his wound up leather chords. Benny grinned at him and settled against a tree, quietly watching him until Dean was content with the stone securely wrapped up again.

"Haven't seen you in a while kiddo...wanted to check up on ya...make sure you were doin alright," he drawled draping the necklace over his head. Dean smiled up at him and moved over to a fallen over log in the shade so Benny could join him. His friend patted his knee and waited.

"I'm good Benny...real good. I...I um...have a familiar now," Dean said with a beaming smile. Benny scrunched up his face in thought for a second before it dissolved into a huge smile. He barked out a laughed and nodded.

"I knew one would find ya cher...you're too damn special. I just think ya weren't really ready for it yet," Benny said in awe. Dean felt his throat tighten up and he nodded...Benny understood him better than anyone ever had...well before Cas anyway. The vampire always had so much faith in him and it never faltered...not even when he was crying on the man's shoulder in despair. Benny had just cooed at him, telling him over and over again that Dean just had to be patient.

"Thank you...it...it was amazing. I never thought...Benny he's a dragon," Dean laughed as he rambled on. Benny jerked his head to look at him and blinked a few times before giving a low whistle.

"Holy shit Dean...a dragon? I bet all them stupid kids are falling over themselves to be friends with ya now. Including that little shit...Victor was it?" Benny said with some venom. Dean nodded and rubbed the back of his neck. It had taken a lot of convincing but he managed to talk the vampire down from scaring his ex best friend.

"Yeah...but...I do have some friends now. They liked me before Cas...and accepted me regardless of how worth..." Dean started but gasped when Benny grabbed at his chin, giving him a stern look.

"Dean...if I hear that word come out of your mouth ever again..." Benny threatened, his eyes going a bit dark. Dean nodded jerkily, staring up at him even after he was released. There was nothing in the world that would ever make him scared of Benny...his friend would never hurt him. But he couldn't be responsible for someone else getting hurt...

"You are not worthless cher," Benny spat shaking his head angrily, "Never were...one of these days you will see that," he said a bit softer. Dean smiled and nodded, glancing down at the ground. Benny sighed and patted his shoulder.

"What else 's been goin on? I heard something went down not too far from here," Benny asked and Dean laughed a little, going into the whole story starting off with how he met Castiel only to stammer and blush his way through what they experienced this morning.

"Oh...darlin...if I could blush, I'd do so for you," Benny chuckled only to bellow out when Dean glared up at him.

"Cher...what are you so worried about? From everything I have heard about familiars and witches...this is all normal," Benny said. Dean sighed heavily and covered his face.

"I've never...been with anyone Benny. I'm so confused and...ugh!" Dean grumbled through his fingers. Benny took his hands away and held them in his own, giving him a few moments to relax.

"What are you confused about darlin?" Benny asked softly. Dean glanced up at him and blushed trying to move away but Benny just quirked up a brow.

"You...you remember I told you that..."

"You're gay...I remember."

"I don't...know what I'm doing...and Cas is extremely patient with me but...part of me doesn't want to be patient and the other is so scared and I'm so tired of being scared!" Dean said with exasperation. Benny gently smiled at him and rubbed his thumbs over his wrists soothingly.

"Kiddo...I know there ain't a whole lotta people you can turn to about this kind of stuff. But I'm right here cher," Benny said and Dean felt his chest unfurl if only just a little bit. He scooted a bit closer to Benny and the words just started flying out of his mouth.

Castiel entered the cave and nuzzled at the other members of his herd in a familial way. Gabriel stayed close to him and only nodded at them...he hadn't been really accepted into their herd just yet and it was frustrating Castiel to no end. The Alpha dragon had protected him...that should be enough. He passed the bag of food to one of the females and walked over to Samandriel who was staring through one of the holes in the wall. The younger dragon turned and smiled, reaching out to give him a warm hug. Breeders...or Omegas had a stronger bond with each other than anyone else in a herd.

"How are you?" Castiel asked softly. Samandriel glanced around and nodded with a shrug.

"I'm just fine...how are you Castiel? And your witch?"

"Better...I'm healed and he's becoming more and more in tune with his magic," Castiel said with a bright smile. Samandriel nodded again and moved further into the cave, away from the others. Castiel instantly grew wary and eyed the smaller dragon.

"Castiel...the others...they want to move on...they're still frightened they will be captured," Samandriel whispered softly. Castiel felt his heart thud hard in his chest and he sighed heavily. No matter what, he couldn't leave Dean...that was just not even remotely possible. But he didn't want to lose his herd, or little Samandriel. He was sure Gabriel would stay...he was much more a loner than anything and he was bonding with the youngest Winchester. He doubted he'd become a familiar to him...but there was definitely something there.

"And what about you?" Castiel asked. Samandriel scoffed and rolled his eyes.

"I wish to stay...but Virgil believes I don't have a say in that matter...I'm just a breeder and must stay with the herd," Samandriel said petulantly. Castiel growled low in his throat and threw a glance over his shoulder at the mentioned Alpha. He was getting older and still hadn't been able to breed any of them up. Castiel never gave him a chance...he was a romantic at heart...he didn't want to be breed...he wanted a mate for life. And the only one he would ever consider if he didn't have Dean would have been Gabriel. He felt safe with him...but even then...he wouldn't be able to go through with it. He knew Samandriel was starting to feel the same as him...he was growing closer to his first heat and still hadn't chosen who he wanted to be with first.

"You're not the only breeder here...there's Hester and Rachel as well," Castiel hissed.

"Hester went into heat while we were gone...and chose Ezekiel...she wants to be mated with him and he agreed. Rachel...I don't know. I think she's wanting a mate as well...Virgil has been circling me at night...I don't think he's going to give me much of a choice," Samandriel whispered. Castiel bristled and instantly wrapped his arm around him. Samandriel was his to protect...and by the gods he was not going to let him be taken by force.

"You're coming with us then...if the herd wishes to leave then so be it...Gabriel will help us if Virgil tries anything," Castiel stated.

"Could...could we start our own?" Samandriel asked raising hopeful eyes at him. Castiel chuckled and shrugged.

"I-I don't know...with just the three of us?"

"Well yeah...and your witch of course. I know you've been with him...I can scent him on your skin," Samandriel said. Castiel choked on his spit and turned a little red as the younger dragon giggled at him.

"We'll...we'll speak of this later. Grab your things," Castiel said pushing him away playfully. Gabriel sauntered over with a grin but Castiel could see the alertness in his eyes. He felt the urge to protect wafting through his aura and Castiel instinctively moved closer to him.

"The little one coming with us?" Gabe asked, the sly grin never fading. If he had been anyone else, it would have been suggestive but Castiel knew this man...he wanted to get Samandriel out of here just as badly.

"Yes...would you...he's about to go into heat," Castiel whispered. Gabriel sucked in a breath and nodded, his fingers carding through his hair.

"He can stay with me...I won't touch him Cassie...you know that," he said in a hushed tone. Castiel nodded and started saying his goodbyes. Virgil tried to stop them but Gabriel, being the much stronger Alpha between the two of them, made him shrink back almost instantly. They quickly left the cave and once they were far enough away, shifted into their true skins and disappeared into the clouds.

They got to Gabriel's apartment that wasn't far from the Winchester's and helped the younger one get settled. He caught something starting to flare up between Gabriel and Samandriel and had to blink a few times. He took Samandriel to the side he made sure he was OK..and to call him if he needed anything. After saying goodbye to Gabriel, he headed back home. He felt a buzz of excitement growing in his chest as he got closer, touching ground in the woods that stood behind the house.

He'd been gone for awhile and just need to be near his witch again...he stilled when he caught his scent close by. It was mixed with something else and it him made growl low in his throat. He ran through the trees and felt as if something slammed into him when he saw Dean sitting close to the undead creature, talking softly with him. The thing smiled warmly at him and something ugly reared in Cas's chest, opening his mouth he let out a loud roar making both of them jump.

"Cas! No!" Dean cried trying to stand between them. Cas ignored him, and leaped into the air to attack the dead creature when Dean pushed that pulse at him, not hurting him but just stopping him in his tracks. He shifted back and stared at his witch with wide eyes.

"Dean..."

"Cas...he's my friend. This...this is Benny," Dean said gasping for air. Castiel stared at the creature and blinked...he had heard Dean speak of this man before but was never told what he was. How could Dean put his faith in a vampire?!

"Do you trust me?" Dean asked and Cas instantly relaxed as his face softened.

"Of course I do...but Dean...he's a vampire..." Cas said turning wary eyes back at the man. Benny sighed and ran a hand over his face.

"Yeah...he is. But he's also the only person that would be my friend...and helped me feel less of a freak," Dean countered. Cas opened his mouth to speak but closed it back up at the expression on Dean's face. He hadn't been there when Dean was younger...Benny was...he had protected Dean from those vile children. For that alone Cas could give the man a chance. He tapped a finger at the force holding him back and Dean instantly lowered his hands, his face blooming a dark red.

"I'm sorry...I just...didn't know what to think," Cas said slowly walking closer. Benny shrugged and held his hand out.

"It's alright...I'm just grateful Dean's a little bad ass now," Benny chuckled, looking down at him with a proud smile. Cas bit his lip and took his hand.

"I've gotta get goin now Kiddo...just remember what I said OK?" Benny said and held his arms out. Dean hurled himself forward and hugged him tightly. It made Cas's chest grow tight and he had to fight the urge to knock them apart.

"I will...visit soon please?" Dean asked softly. Benny ruffled up his hair and smiled as he pulled away.

"I'll try cher...be safe," Benny said and winked over at Cas before slipping through the trees. Dean sighed heavily and slumped down on the log. Cas moved closer, not knowing if his company was even welcome at this point. He had nearly attacked the only person Dean could have relied on when he was younger...Cas turned to leave when a hand caught his wrist, yanking him to sit down.

"I'm not mad Cas...I only get to see Benny when he can break away from his coven. And that's not much..." he said. Cas nodded and wrapped his arms around him tightly, relaxing when Dean clung to him, hiding his face in his neck.

After a while, it turned from Cas comforting him to just snuggling each other and Cas was perfectly fine with that, even settling his head on Dean's.

"Dean...what were you and Benny talking about?" Cas asked cautiously. Dean jerked up and blushed crimson, Cas couldn't help grinning at how embarrassed he looked.

"Um...nothing..." Dean said and hurried towards the house. Cas tilted his head to the side and blinked before chasing after him.

"Dean!"