Hey, so sorry it's a little late, went to see MockingJay and picked up my sister from the airport, then I had school stuff. Anyway I love you guys so much and thank you to YoungHopeful, barjy02, and Jenna Rudder. Also very quick if you want more fantastic Supernatural fanfiction I recommend reading Jenna Rudder's Hell and Back, it is fantastic. I completed the story and there is soon to be a sequel, so please check her workout. Thanks again guys, I hope you enjoy this chapter and please review, even if it's something random like banana.

Cas's POV

I walk away from Dean's house, my heart aching. Dean puts too much pressure on himself, but more than the heart ache for Dean and his issues it is for his family and friends. So much has been placed on their shoulders because of my family and I am sick of it. I clench my fists angry and ready to face my brothers, I was going to get Ash back.

My brothers are going to pay for what they are doing to the Winchesters, one way or another. Also if it comes to this, I will leave the Winchesters be, it will protect them and all I want is for them to be safe, but that will be my last resort. I start humming trying to calm myself; I have spent too much time with Dean. I make it to my house and before going inside I take a deep breath. I pull open the door and walk in.

"Zachariah!" I call into the undecorated house. After several minutes there was still no reply.

"Zachariah, I know you are here."

"You called Castiel." I look to my left where Zachariah stands on the staircase.

"Yes. I want you to release the Winchesters' friend and leave them be."

"Oh do you. That is interesting because if I remember correctly I have higher authority and I can do what I want. I want Dean Winchester in our group and if I have to kidnap or kill people to do it, I will."

"I won't let you do that."

"What could you do?"

"More than you think."

"Really, Castiel you have always been weak and emotional, you can't fight me, plus who do you have on your side?"

"The Winchesters."

"Please like they would work with you."

"Actually they would, where do you think I have been the last month?"

"I thought you were having another argument with father, so you were off doing whatever you do when that happens."

"Well hate to burst your arrogant little bubble, but I have been working with the Winchesters and they are my friends. Now I request that you let Ash go."

"How did you get past Dean's wall?"

"What do you mean?"

"I mean, I have known Dean for a while and he doesn't let anyone into his life, not even his best friends. How did you do it?"

"I just befriended him. Now please just let Ash go!"

"You expect me to release him, he is my leverage." Zachariah starts down the stairs toward me. "You really like to betray your family, don't you? I bet you haven't even told Dean your little secret."

"I told him enough. I trust him and he trusts me, plus you guys aren't family, you may be blood but you aren't family, the Winchesters are."

"Interesting. Fine Castiel if you want me to release Ash, I will do it for you, but you have to do something for me."

Dean's POV

"Hi." I look at Jo and Ellen, smiling slightly. "It's good to see you."

"Good to see you boys too, but I wish we were meeting for better reasons."

"Why are you here?" Sam asks his voice filled with concern.

"Jo told me you have been working with Castiel."

"So what if we are, how does it affect you?" I raise my voice, not wanting to get into what happened last time when Jo and Cas met.

"Dean, who long have you been friends?"

"Why does it matter?"

"Because you are practically family and what you do affects us all."

"You know what I am an adult, I am allowed to do what I want and I can take care of myself. If I am friends with Cas that is my decision and if you don't like it well to fucking bad."

"Don't take that tone with me boy. We aren't going to stop you from being friends. We just want you to know the truth, he is also part of the reason why Ash is with us and in the situation he is in."

"Cas already told me what happened between his family and yours and he is talking with his family right now trying to get Ash back."

"What?"

"Cas is trying to get Ash back."

"Dean you realize if he does get Ash back, his brothers will be using him as leverage, they will use him against you." Ellen stares at me.

Sighing, I look down at my hands. "Yeah I realized that."

"Why are you letting him risk that?"

"Wasn't my choice, it was his."

"I will have to thank him."

"Now what is the real reason you wanted to talk to us."

"We just wanted to tell you we accept that you are friends with Cas, I had let go of Jo's dad years ago, and I forgave Cas's father. I think Jo was just shocked to see him."

"I can speak for myself. I wanted to apologize for my behavior, I was actually hoping he would be here so I could apologize personally, but it didn't work out that way."

"Yeah sorry. Well is there anything else we can help you with?"

"Well tell us what is going on in your world, I mean last time I heard anything, Jo was coming home crying about Cas."

"Well our life has been peachy. Sam has got some pretty big news though."

"Why don't you tell us?"

"Yes tell them Sammy or you can get Jess to come out, because you kind of left her in the kitchen."

"You left Jess in the kitchen?"

"Yeah, she is kind of over for dinner and the issue with Ash came up. Hey Jess you can come out."

"Thought you forgot about me." Jess smiles and walks over to Sam, sitting on his lap. "Hello Ellen, Jo." She flashes them a smile.

"Hey Jess, I guess we have to tell Ellen and Jo the news."

"Do you want to tell them?"

"Together."

"Okay."

"We are getting married." Jess lifts up her hand, revealing her ring.

"Oh my god." Jo smiles and gets up to hug Jess. "Congratulations."

"Thank you."

"I am glad you two are happy." Ellen nods her head with a smile on her face. "Dean you need to find someone who makes you feel this way."

"Don't worry about me." I try to brush it off, but I could tell Ellen was not going to let this go easily. "Ellen I truly am fine."

"I just want you to be happy like Sam is. You deserve it after all you have done."

"Trust me it is alright."

"Dean, just tell them." Sam grunts.

"I have someone."

"Who?" Jo turns her head, snapping at me.

"Well it just started today, it was part of my birthday gift and well we are together."

"Who is it, Dean?!"

I take a deep breath, rubbing my neck. "It's Cas."

"What?! You are saying you are with him, my god."

"It's not your decision, now is it Jo."

"Well you could have chosen someone else."

"I didn't!"

"I see that, but you should have."

"I thought you said you were alright with him."

"I was alright with him being your friend." She gets up and stomps toward me and I follow in pursuit.

"Well you don't own me, I am my own person and I believe Cas is worth it."

"Dean, you hardly know him, and this might drag you away from home, away from Sam."

"I wasn't going to stay anyway!" Surprise seems to take control as Jo takes a step back.

"Dean, what are you talking about?" Sam stands up and walks over tome.

"I mean that once you are married I am gone. I knew you were going to marry Jess, meaning I am alone; I don't want to stay here. I am tired man, tired of this small town, of this life. I want to go somewhere be something, and I can't do that here."

"Why didn't you tell me?" His expression helped a mixture of sorrow and hurt.

"Because I didn't know how to and I didn't expect it to actually happen. I was waiting till I got a car, but I never had enough money between house, food, and college for you, so I never really thought I would get to go."

"Well sorry I got in the way, I didn't mean to crush your dreams, Dean all I want is for you to be happy, and you didn't have to hide this from me. Does Cas know about this?"

"Yes, he bought me the car so I can go, plus he is coming with me."

"Well that's great I am happy for you."

"Sam, don't do that."

"Do what?"

"Don't shut me out; I was going to tell you."

"Did I really have to find out this way?"

"No one was supposed to find out this way, Cas and I were going to tell you together, but that didn't happen."

"Yeah, it didn't"

"I am sorry."

"Whatever." Sam walks out, with Jess soon after.

"I can't believe it." Water fills Jo's eyes. "I can't believe any of this." She walks out the front door, slamming the door on her way out.

"Well that was entertaining. It looks like you boys have some warming up to do. Anyway Dean, I am happy for, I knew you weren't going to stay around and I am glad you are with Cas, he is real sweet. I should probably go. This was a nice chat and I hope Cas comes back, if he does give him a kiss for me."

"Will do thanks Ellen." Ellen gives me a quick hug before heading out the door. Well that was disastrous; I hope Cas is having better luck.

Sorry it is super late, have been very busy, but here it is. I feel like this chapter isn't very good, but tell me what you think. Also I will try to make next chapter long chapter because I had this one up so late, but we will see what will actually happen. Anyway love you guys. Please review.