A/N: Shorter Chapter this time around.

Padding to create some breathing space for the Plot and Story.

Hours later since the attack and neither Winchester or Bobby knew what to Hell to make of the new-comer that swiped Castiel away.

"It wasn't a Demon," Dean commented "it charged through the Devil's Trap to get to Cas"

"We sure Cas ain't dead?" Bobby shrugged

"No" Dean answered quickly, a little too quickly not to be suspicious as he was faced with raised eyebrows from two parties "What?"

"Nothing," Sam cleared his throat "but you seem awfully sure"

"There's no blood on the couch and if it wanted to kill Cas it wouldn't of hugged him, plus it spoke in that bizarre language we heard Cas first speak to us on the pier, remember?"

"Yeah. But I have no clue what language that is or was, I didn't ask" Sam sighed

"Great. So right back to square-freaking one" Dean huffed

Sam couldn't understand Dean's attitude at this moment "Dean?"

"What?"

"What's going on with you?"

"Nothing's wrong, Sam. I'm pissed Cas was taken right in front of us and none of us helped him"

"Cas told he has pieces of training, he could have defended himself if he truly wanted to. Maybe he knew whoever or whatever grabbed him, he didn't resist"

"Or didn't have time to" Dean muttered

"If you two are done belly-aching I've done some researching on our new friend" Bobby called his boys over "I've picked up bits and pieces from the Lore*. The myth of these Mer-folk originated around Western Europe, stories all the way back from the Dark Ages describing the males as disfigured, hideous and nasty sons of Bitches however their women were the opposite, they could go on land and lure away Human males because they were disgusted by the males. In Ireland there was a breed of Mer-people named Merrows - who were thought to be both good and evil. They were also seen wearing red capes around their heads, apparently this gave them magical abilities for example allowing them to breathe underwater and land, if stolen they couldn't return back home. They also had excessive strength. Down in Orkney another breed named Finmen, nasty sons too, forcing Human into marriage by dragging females to water with no forms of consent, it says here Silver is a weakness for them - a distraction in a way, they're tall, skinny and have powers and can turn themselves invisible. But there's more of them around Western Europe called Male Selkies or Seal-Men, the Bluemen of the Muir, Nixes and Dinny Mara, all underwater creatures or Mermen-like creatures, again some are good to Humans others not so much"

Both Winchester boys blinked "Whoa,"

"Think Cas knows which breed or kind of Merman he is?" Dean wondered

"My best guess would be a Merrows but more evolved, Cas didn't have a red-cape" Bobby answered

"Why would Merrows who reside in Europe be here in America?" Dean continued in his questions, he wished Cas was still around to fill in the gaps

"Maybe they were Hunted and thought they'd be safe in America" Sam reasoned, moving closer to the book Bobby had discarded

"If you can find more Sam, be my guest" Bobby rubbed his tired eyes, missing Sam's face light up

"Book worm" Dean jabbed with no real heat.

"Jerk"

"Bitch"

"Boys" Bobby scolded "Go get some supplies for yourself and get outta my hair for a minute"

"Not it" Dean zapped out

"We're not kids anymore Dean" Sam pouted

"Don't care, not it, I'm going to check the yard for any beauties out there I can try to save"

Dean wasn't just a child at heart but a mechanic too; once upon a time when Hunting was still just a job - not a burden - Dean did dream of becoming a mechanic under Bobby's wing after John showed him how to fix Baby for the first time and meeting

Bobby at a young age. Bobby knew all too well about Dean's tiny escape, allowing Dean to poke his nose into any car that could as a distraction was welcome to Bobby.

The old Hunter even chuckled once he heard Dean say "Hello sweetie, talk to me and I'll fix you up" Bobby cursed John Winchester's name and memory making Dean shove aside any dreams or desires to Hunt. Sam got away eventually but nothing lasts forever in terms of Normal.

Sam returned, barely making a noise as he placed the food in the kitchen and nabbed the book from before. Bobby noticed Sam enthusiasm in reading books - Lore too depending on the day, he knew Sam wouldn't be plucked away from the book unless Lucifer knocked down the door. Bobby was happy to let his boys relax for the time being, they could work themselves into sleep later or lack their of, even experienced Hunters needed and deserved a break now and then.

Extra Note: OK, leaving it there.

Hope it wasn't too OOC.

I used a website about the Merman Lore, it's Not mine I just borrowed the content to add more into this Story, no profit being made yada yada yada.

Website Link if you want to check it out: /misc/Mermen-Old-Legends-and-Real-Mermen-Sighting